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P111 MLR

1996 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,967 mi
Last recorded181,967 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 250151,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 MLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 181,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 170,579 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2011 170,579 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2010 163,435 miles

Front Brake discs Worn On insde N/S & O/S

Fail 17 Jul 2010 165,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake discs worn On inside N/S & O/S

Pass 30 Jul 2009 154,654 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 144,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 133,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 122,190 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 122,190 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outer edge and in centre down to 2mm. footbrake travel longish???.

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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P111 MLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P111 MLR, 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 P111 MLR registered?

P111 MLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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