MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,396 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all 4 springs heavily corroded
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
signs of corrosion throughout car underbody
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
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J239 GCX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J239 GCX, 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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J239 GCX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 5 August 1991.
Is J239 GCX safe to buy?
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