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F872 OAP

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,800 mi
Last recorded249,800 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF872 OAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 249,800 miles

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

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

engine mountings weak,

rearexhaust touching rear panel.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 249,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine mountings weak,

rearexhaust touching rear panel.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 230,558 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 205,565 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 200,493 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F872 OAP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F872 OAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F872 OAP registered?

F872 OAP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 4 December 1989.

Is F872 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F872 OAP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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