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G784 VYF

1990 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,122 mi
Last recorded218,122 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 250157,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG784 VYF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 218,122 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 217,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 214,608 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Jun 2009 214,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Oct 2007 209,091 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 208,791 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 204,708 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 204,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G784 VYF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G784 VYF, 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

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What year was G784 VYF registered?

G784 VYF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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