MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,818 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
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K578 RLK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K578 RLK, 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 K578 RLK registered?
K578 RLK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 March 1993.
Is K578 RLK safe to buy?
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