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HIL 3246

1991 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,335 mi
Last recorded151,335 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 250158,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 3246
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 151,335 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front flexi pipes perished

Pass 1 Oct 2008 137,380 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

BOTH INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS SLIGHTLY FADED

BOTH REAR AND O/S/F INDICATORS SLIGHTLY FADED

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S/R FLOOR PAN AND BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 119,970 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2007 119,906 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 112,009 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 112,009 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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HIL 3246 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HIL 3246, 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 HIL 3246 registered?

HIL 3246 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is HIL 3246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 3246 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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