MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,226 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?
Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R498 JEV is a 1997 Mercedes C250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 150,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R498 JEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes C250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R498 JEV is a 1997 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R498 JEV safe to buy?
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