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H657 YJX

1991 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,062 mi
Last recorded77,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 250158,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH657 YJX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 73,839 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 72,994 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 72,994 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 71,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 65,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 65,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,128 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,802 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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H657 YJX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H657 YJX, 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 H657 YJX registered?

H657 YJX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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