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K174 FWA

1992 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,794 mi
Last recorded149,794 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 250157,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 FWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 149,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front wheel arches

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension arms

some perishing to all suspension bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2021 149,783 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to front wheel arches

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension arms

some perishing to all suspension bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2013 141,030 miles

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

corrosion to front wheel arches

Fail 1 Feb 2012 129,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to front wheel arches

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre wearing thin

offside front door check worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 129,167 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to front wheel arches

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre wearing thin

offside front door check worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 121,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 108,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 100,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 99,545 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 99,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 94,326 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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K174 FWA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K174 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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What year was K174 FWA registered?

K174 FWA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 25 November 1992.

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