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K233 TLB

2003 Mercedes-benz 250

Purple Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,699 mi
Last recorded182,699 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 25084,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK233 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 182,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 179,798 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 179,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken showing white light to rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator not working wing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear lens broken (indicator).

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 177,680 miles

Dust shield on both rear shock absorbers insecure.

High level lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has wear on outer tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Offside rear tyre has a slow puncture but no obvious defect found.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 177,680 miles

Dust shield on both rear shock absorbers insecure.

High level lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has wear on outer tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Offside rear tyre has a slow puncture but no obvious defect found.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 175,266 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 173,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 170,401 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 167,552 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 167,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 164,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 161,164 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 161,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 158,673 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 158,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

exh trim fitted causing low pressure visual check carried out.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 155,375 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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K233 TLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 250 in Purple with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 84,512 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 K233 TLB, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K233 TLB registered?

K233 TLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is K233 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K233 TLB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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