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J618 MBJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

205,710 mi
Last recorded205,710 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 250157,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ618 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 205,710 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering links

Suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 3 May 2024 205,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering linkage

Suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 26 May 2023 203,676 miles

Brake pipes greased

Corrosion appearing under and around vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering linkage

Fail 15 May 2023 203,642 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes greased

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion appearing under and around vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering linkage

Pass 3 May 2022 201,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 May 2021 200,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 200,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 198,768 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ALL (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 198,768 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ALL (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 196,050 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 196,050 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 193,456 miles

Oil leak Diff Housing ()

Fail 11 May 2018 193,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak Diff Housing ()

Pass 20 May 2017 190,124 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 186,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 181,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 177,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2014 177,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 171,977 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 171,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 166,810 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 166,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 161,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 May 2011 161,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 155,551 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERORATE

Pass 27 May 2009 150,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 146,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 140,438 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 140,432 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 132,407 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J618 MBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J618 MBJ, 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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J618 MBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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