MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
561,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fluid leak from oil cooler pipes
rear axle pinion seal leaking
How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?
Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R240 FVX is a 1997 Mercedes C250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 150,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 FVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes C250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R240 FVX registered?
R240 FVX is a 1997 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R240 FVX safe to buy?
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