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PBY 175D

1995 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,139 mi
Last recorded80,139 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 250108,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 175D
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,874 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,789 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,628 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,158 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,477 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 71,340 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,340 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 71,340 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 71,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,340 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 71,430 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 71,430 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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PBY 175D is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PBY 175D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBY 175D registered?

PBY 175D is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 21 June 1995.

Is PBY 175D safe to buy?

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