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L218 HYE

1994 Mercedes-benz 250

Bronze Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,970 mi
Last recorded170,970 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 250138,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 HYE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1994
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 170,970 miles

All rear suspension all have slight corrosion but not seriously weakened

N/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

N/s/r seatbelt proscribed area has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2016 170,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired rubbing on shock (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

All rear suspension all have slight corrosion but not seriously weakened

N/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

N/s/r seatbelt proscribed area has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 161,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 161,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 155,430 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 149,718 miles

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

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

o/s front w/bearing has a slight noice when roatating.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 149,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 140,688 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 136,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 132,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 127,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 123,172 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 123,156 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 119,488 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 119,488 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 112,699 miles

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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L218 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 250 in Bronze with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 138,122 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 L218 HYE, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L218 HYE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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