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NSC 215F

2018 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,543 mi
Last recorded90,543 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz 25060,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSC 215F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 90,235 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 90,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,210 miles

floor pans undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2018 90,210 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working operates on dipped beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not pull out (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod end on idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose should be washered to prevent pull through (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end on steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump seized (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision should be washered to prevent pull through (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan - slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan - slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside engine mounting bolts loose

Fail 24 Aug 2017 90,210 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking onto disc (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering locking device insecure onto track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear floor to arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside and offside rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired neartside and offside front crossmember to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside engine mounting bolts loose

Pass 3 Sep 2015 90,200 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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NSC 215F is a 2018 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 60,899 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 NSC 215F, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NSC 215F is a 2018 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 24 January 2018.

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