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G541 ALR

1990 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

172,368 mi
Last recorded172,368 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 250157,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG541 ALR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 172,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 172,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 172,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 172,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 172,356 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 172,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 172,356 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 172,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 172,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 172,306 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 171,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 170,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 168,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 167,738 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 167,734 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 166,163 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 166,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 172,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 167,677 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

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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G541 ALR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 G541 ALR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G541 ALR?

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What year was G541 ALR registered?

G541 ALR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is G541 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G541 ALR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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