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K25 OTD

1993 Mercedes-benz 250

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

262,885 mi
Last recorded262,885 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 250163,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 OTD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 262,885 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH at aprox 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear oil leak rear diff

Fail 31 Jan 2022 262,883 miles

Fuel hose leaking around fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

suspension metal pipes rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2021 255,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 255,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 245,505 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has close to excessive play

Pass 15 Jun 2018 237,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside covered in diesel unable to confirm a leak recommend cleaning and investigation

Fail 11 Jun 2018 237,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to the offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside covered in diesel unable to confirm a leak recommend cleaning and investigation

Pass 19 Jun 2017 234,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 234,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 230,306 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 230,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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K25 OTD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250 in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 163,259 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 K25 OTD, 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 33 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 K25 OTD registered?

K25 OTD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K25 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K25 OTD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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