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G540 STS

1990 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,648 mi
Last recorded174,648 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 250157,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 STS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 174,648 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 174,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 174,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 171,002 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 167,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 167,160 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r floor edge and tunnel areas (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 162,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear of vehicle above subframe has been pltaed and welded

Pass 18 Apr 2014 157,707 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 157,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 157,520 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 151,311 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 151,311 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 144,547 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2011 144,547 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 136,196 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 136,187 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 129,351 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 123,621 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 123,619 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 116,730 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 116,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 108,587 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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G540 STS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G540 STS, 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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G540 STS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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