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J324 OFV

1992 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

223,420 mi
Last recorded223,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 250157,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ324 OFV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 223,420 miles

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

front floorpans corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2015 223,420 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

diesel dampness around injectors

front floorpans corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2014 216,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 216,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 211,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 211,728 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 208,346 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

battery not clamped down

Pass 25 May 2011 199,274 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 199,274 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2011 198,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

one rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

slight fluctuation in n/s/r brake reading

Pass 28 May 2010 192,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 28 May 2010 192,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 21 May 2009 183,012 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 173,636 miles

o/s/r tyre worn at outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2007 165,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 165,735 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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J324 OFV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 157,957 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 J324 OFV, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J324 OFV registered?

J324 OFV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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