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G558 CWM

1990 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,675 mi
Last recorded197,675 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 250157,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 CWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 197,675 miles

light corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2016 193,252 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 188,830 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 183,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 177,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 169,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 169,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 168,550 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 168,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror slightly faded

Clutch Pedal Sticking

Pass 19 Feb 2010 168,515 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror slightly faded

Clutch Pedal Sticking

Pass 2 Jun 2007 168,504 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 168,504 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Feb 2006 164,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 164,511 miles

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

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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G558 CWM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G558 CWM, 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 G558 CWM registered?

G558 CWM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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