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J88 TOO

1992 Mercedes-benz 250

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

180,580 mi
Last recorded180,580 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 250157,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 TOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 180,580 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 179,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 178,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 175,927 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 175,319 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 175,319 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 172,813 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 172,813 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 169,129 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 169,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Not carried out due to excessive fuel leak (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking Suspect area around pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2014 166,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 166,296 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 162,322 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust deterioated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 155,987 miles

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

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

advise rear axle mounting bushes

advise slight movement in o\s\front track rod end

Fail 23 Nov 2012 155,794 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

advise rear axle mounting bushes

advise slight movement in o\s\front track rod end

Pass 25 Nov 2011 150,074 miles

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

advise rear sub frame bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2011 150,074 miles

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

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

advise rear sub frame bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2010 141,552 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise both front anti roll bar bushes

advise rear sub frame bushes

Fail 29 Nov 2010 141,552 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise both front anti roll bar bushes

advise rear sub frame bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2009 133,210 miles

advise both front anti roll bar bushes

advise front pads look low

Pass 28 Nov 2008 123,243 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 123,243 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 115,148 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 115,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 103,552 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 103,552 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 92,242 miles

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

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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J88 TOO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J88 TOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J88 TOO registered?

J88 TOO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J88 TOO safe to buy?

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