MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R38 HMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R38 HMV, 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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What year was R38 HMV registered?
R38 HMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is R38 HMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R38 HMV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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