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F436 BKF

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,372 mi
Last recorded102,372 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF436 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,372 miles

Auxiliary belt seperating

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 102,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt seperating

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 102,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt separating

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 102,372 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 102,372 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,372 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 102,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,370 miles

osf brake pads wearing low/slight bind

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,063 miles

Blade worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 101,280 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 101,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,255 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 99,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2006 99,108 miles

N\S washer weak - not affecting cleaning of screen

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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F436 BKF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 161,444 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F436 BKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F436 BKF registered?

F436 BKF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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