MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Central Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner edge low
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front inner and outer tyre edges
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner edge low
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front inner and outer tyre edges
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil Leak engine
Slight fuel leak from pump
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil Leak engine
Slight fuel leak from pump
Battery insecure
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Battery insecure
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust mounting corroded
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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K173 FWA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 K173 FWA, 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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K173 FWA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 18 November 1992.
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