MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,948 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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General under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Exhaust system insecure Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Mounting rusted away (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Expect bad ground wire. Lights not working correctly on main beam and inductors on osf head lamp and side repeater (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Flooring corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system loose to the extent of rubbing against vehicles body
General under body corrosion
Nearside Mirror insecure
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust (front flex) deteriorated
rear suspension arms fitted with plastic covers, unable to inspect
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust system corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust system corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
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R347 GDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 109,018 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 R347 GDM, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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R347 GDM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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