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K17 WBT

1992 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,958 mi
Last recorded68,958 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 250157,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 WBT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,958 miles

All 4 tyres slight cracking in treads & both front tyres cracking in sidewall

Covers to underside of floors

Windscreen wipers have to manual park

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,884 miles

Both sides front and rear tyres perished and splitting

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 69,884 miles

Both sides front and rear tyres perished and splitting

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,798 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust rubbers perrished

offside front tyre perrishing and splitting around outer side wall of tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,729 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,537 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,458 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,458 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,457 miles

rear silencer front rubber deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,445 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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K17 WBT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K17 WBT, 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 K17 WBT registered?

K17 WBT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K17 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 WBT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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