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J635 WMO

1992 Mercedes-benz 250

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

319,712 mi
Last recorded319,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 250157,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ635 WMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 319,712 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 319,696 miles

Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear brake light when applied indicators come on at rear (4.3.3 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 317,546 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated At gearbox end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 313,833 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 311,110 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 307,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 301,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 297,413 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 297,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Arch Holed and Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around Jacking Point Close to Sub frame Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Under Passenger Seat Holed and Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around Jacking Point Close to Sub frame Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 297,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting point/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 289,768 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 289,768 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 282,202 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 282,202 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking Pipe Burst on Test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 276,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 276,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 269,173 miles

Front Discs + pads in poor condition

chassis + body rusting

Pass 17 Oct 2014 262,573 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 255,969 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 250,167 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 243,446 miles

front brake pads near limit

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight drop

o/s/outer track rod end slight wear

slight run out on n/s/front brake

Pass 29 Oct 2010 236,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 229,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 217,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 217,834 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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 209,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 200,214 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 200,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 192,375 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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J635 WMO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J635 WMO, 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 J635 WMO registered?

J635 WMO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J635 WMO safe to buy?

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