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M17 NGA

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,638 mi
Last recorded145,638 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 NGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 145,638 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside Front

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Front

Vehicle has under-trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

• Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside Front

• Central Rear (fuel lines corroded)

Fail 25 Mar 2019 145,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside Front

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Front

Vehicle has under-trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

• Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside Front

• Central Rear (fuel lines corroded)

Pass 18 Dec 2017 145,638 miles

Central Rear fuel lines corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 145,638 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 145,638 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 145,638 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm Both front (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 145,637 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 145,637 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 145,637 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 145,637 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 145,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 145,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 145,635 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 145,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 145,633 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 145,633 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 143,402 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 143,402 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 139,550 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 139,513 miles

Centre Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 126,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 113,266 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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M17 NGA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 109,018 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 M17 NGA, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M17 NGA registered?

M17 NGA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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