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MBZ 8248

1984 Mercedes-benz 250

Cream Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,129 mi
Last recorded82,129 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 25097,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 8248
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,129 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,219 miles

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2010 81,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2008 80,720 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 80,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 80,010 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 80,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 79,626 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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MBZ 8248 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 250 in Cream with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 97,460 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 MBZ 8248, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBZ 8248 registered?

MBZ 8248 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is MBZ 8248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 8248 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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