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H521 XUM

1991 Mercedes-benz 250

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,349 mi
Last recorded160,349 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 250158,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 XUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 160,349 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases few small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 160,348 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after parking brake was applied (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 160,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 157,160 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 154,487 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 154,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2017 153,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine & rear diff ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 + perishing on s.walls (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

front wiper sligthy worn

under cover fitted & undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2017 155,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rears (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak engine bay & rear diff ()

Nearside Front condensation in lens

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsober mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear floor/undernear of car undersealed/under coved fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

both rears tyres perishing on s.walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

front wiper sligthy worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 149,869 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 148,849 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 148,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 146,030 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 146,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 145,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 145,950 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 135,856 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,103 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 42,101 miles
Fail 16 May 2007

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 72,058 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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H521 XUM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H521 XUM, 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 H521 XUM registered?

H521 XUM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H521 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H521 XUM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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