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F892 FWB

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,940 mi
Last recorded195,940 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF892 FWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 195,940 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both outer sills

rear axel bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 195,644 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear axel bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 30 Jul 2011 195,180 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills slightly corroded

rear axel bushes worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 194,865 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills slightly corroded

rear axel bushes worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 194,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axel bushes perished

Pass 21 Aug 2008 193,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axel bushes perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 193,266 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrision on nearside and offside front metal brake pipes and front to rear metal brake pipe.

offside bottom joint boot split.

rear axle rubber bushes starting to look perished with age.

Fail 22 Aug 2006 85,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrision on nearside and offside front metal brakepipes and front to rear metal brake pipe

offside bottom joint boot split.

rear axle rubber bushes starting to look perished with age.

some wear in front anti rollbar bushes.

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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F892 FWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F892 FWB, 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 F892 FWB registered?

F892 FWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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