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F924 SJD

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,682 mi
Last recorded104,682 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF924 SJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,682 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various parts of corrison

Fail 7 Oct 2013 104,683 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various parts of corrison

Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,683 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 104,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,684 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 104,683 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,888 miles

All brake hoses.....ferrules corroded thin

Fail 4 Oct 2010 100,888 miles

All brake hoses.....ferrules corroded thin

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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F924 SJD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F924 SJD, 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 F924 SJD registered?

F924 SJD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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