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M974 UAJ

1995 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,356 mi
Last recorded127,356 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 250108,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 UAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 127,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leak and oil

Fail 21 Jan 2012 127,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leak and oil

Pass 27 Jan 2011 123,380 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 123,380 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 122,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,115 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 119,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 111,330 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,687 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 88,334 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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M974 UAJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,214 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 M974 UAJ, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M974 UAJ registered?

M974 UAJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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