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R393 UKV

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,990 mi
Last recorded215,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 UKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2008 215,990 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 215,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 212,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 212,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 203,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 195,460 miles

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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R393 UKV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R393 UKV, 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 R393 UKV registered?

R393 UKV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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