MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,560 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1/2 offside washer jets poor
Rear brake hoses perrishing
Rear indicators colour fading
Rear tyres worn to legal limit; recommend replace
Reg. plates de-laminating. Recommend replace
Some 'pitting'- brake pipes
Unable to assess brakes for wear. (suspect some linings may be getting low)
Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling etc.
1/2 offside washer jets poor
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake hoses perrishing
Rear indicators colour fading
Rear tyres worn to legal limit; recommend replace
Reg. plates de-laminating. Recommend replace
Some 'pitting'- brake pipes
Unable to assess brakes for wear. (suspect some linings may be getting low)
Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling etc.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front and rear reg plates deteriorating
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)
slight blow front exhaust
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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R489 NYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 119,832 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 R489 NYG, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R489 NYG registered?
R489 NYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R489 NYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R489 NYG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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