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H463 DHG

1991 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

203,415 mi
Last recorded203,415 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 250158,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 DHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 203,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 199,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 193,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 193,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 192,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 186,852 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 179,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 174,810 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 174,754 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 174,754 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 167,921 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 161,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 155,690 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 154,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s lower b pillar corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 154,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s lower b pillar corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 152,578 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 152,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 150,223 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 148,202 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 145,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 130,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 128,978 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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H463 DHG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 158,334 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 H463 DHG, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H463 DHG registered?

H463 DHG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H463 DHG safe to buy?

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