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IIL 1386

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,727 mi
Last recorded185,727 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 1386
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 185,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 177,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 172,986 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 167,677 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 164,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 158,731 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2009 152,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 145,986 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at front w/bearings

Front and rear subframes getting abit corroded slightly and rear chassis areas at subframe mounts, abit corroded also

Front subframe abit corroded around lower susp/arm mounts

N/S/R light cluster abit cracked

O/S/F H/Light glass cracked abit

Pass 11 Sep 2007 139,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 135,528 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 135,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 127,039 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 127,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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IIL 1386 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 109,018 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 IIL 1386, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIL 1386 registered?

IIL 1386 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is IIL 1386 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIL 1386 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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