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R489 NYG

1997 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,560 mi
Last recorded151,560 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 250119,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 NYG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 151,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 120,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 120,742 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 115,011 miles

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.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 115,011 miles

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.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 105,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 82,658 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 82,658 miles

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.

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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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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