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K492 PCX

1993 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,841 mi
Last recorded191,841 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 250163,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 PCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 191,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 187,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded, not structual

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyres 9 years old

items removed from drivers view prior to test

service brake efficiency 51%, min requirement is 50%

throttle linkage return spring replaced with elastic

Fail 10 Oct 2015 187,113 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded, not structual

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyres 9 years old

items removed from drivers view prior to test

service brake efficiency 51%, min requirement is 50%

throttle linkage return spring replaced with elastic

Fail 7 Oct 2014 177,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general bodywork corrison

general underbody corrison

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 177,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general bodywork corrison

general underbody corrison

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 162,715 miles

front brake pads appear low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 162,695 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake pads appear low

Fail 22 Aug 2012 151,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres, quite worn

cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 151,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres, quite worn

cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 144,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 144,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 143,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 142,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 141,979 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 141,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 140,708 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 140,702 miles

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

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

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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K492 PCX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K492 PCX, 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.

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What year was K492 PCX registered?

K492 PCX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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