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G165 PRS

1990 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,957 mi
Last recorded85,957 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 250157,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 PRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,957 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 85,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 85,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel cap was not fitted

slight corosion o/s/f wing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,102 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 84,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 81,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,877 miles

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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G165 PRS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 157,990 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 G165 PRS, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G165 PRS registered?

G165 PRS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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