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K703 KWT

1993 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,194 mi
Last recorded197,194 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 250163,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK703 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 197,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 197,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 193,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 188,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front shocker top mountings have corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2008 181,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 177,990 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 177,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

ADVISE ENDS ON BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES GETTING WELL CORRODED

ADVISE FRONT N/PLATE DETERIORATING

ADVISE SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S/ REAR SUSPENSION

ADVISE WALL CRACKING ON N/S FRONT TYRE

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 175,581 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 164,331 miles

Nearside Rear 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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K703 KWT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K703 KWT, 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 K703 KWT registered?

K703 KWT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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