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L640 SAV

1994 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

181,104 mi
Last recorded181,104 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 250138,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL640 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 181,104 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 177,410 miles

FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION ALL DUST COVERS ON BALL JOINTS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 174,962 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

a little Smokey on emission test

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

fuel pipes corroding

under body suspension steering and brakes has surface rust

Pass 7 Sep 2020 173,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2020 173,229 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over suspension rusting at clip rest of brake pipes covered in grease impossible to view time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2019 171,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view close to edge a big chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 168,264 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 164,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner arch starting on corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on boyh (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 159,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 154,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 151,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 148,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes fully greased

suspension rubbers starting to perish

suspension rusting

Pass 19 Feb 2013 144,703 miles

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

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

suspension rusting

Fail 19 Feb 2013 144,703 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

suspension rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2012 141,739 miles

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

all brake pipes fully greased

front wings rusted

no plates could be better

small chip in o/s wind screen

underpanels fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 138,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 135,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 131,802 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 131,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 127,819 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 120,496 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPS GREASED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 113,765 miles

both front tyres just stating to wear on the inner edge

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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L640 SAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L640 SAV, 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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What year was L640 SAV registered?

L640 SAV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L640 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L640 SAV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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