MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J862 HSL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J862 HSL, 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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What year was J862 HSL registered?
J862 HSL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J862 HSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J862 HSL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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