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J841 HGJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 250

Cream Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

281,412 mi
Last recorded281,412 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 250157,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ841 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 281,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 266,993 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 266,987 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 22,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 226,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

pass door mirror cracked

rear suspension stiff

Pass 15 May 2008 243,996 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 243,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 226,772 miles

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

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

offside front mirror is slightly cracked , ( infact, the steering wheel is on the left hand drive )

Fail 21 Dec 2006 226,772 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside front mirror is slightly cracked , ( infact, the steering wheel is on the left hand drive )

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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J841 HGJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 in Cream with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J841 HGJ, 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 J841 HGJ registered?

J841 HGJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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