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N384 BOL

1996 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,336 mi
Last recorded150,336 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 250151,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN384 BOL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 150,336 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 150,185 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 150,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front windsceen has scraches

no spare tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 149,525 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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N384 BOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 151,388 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 N384 BOL, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N384 BOL registered?

N384 BOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N384 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N384 BOL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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