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R543 TRH

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,686 mi
Last recorded139,686 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 TRH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 139,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated canvas almost exsposed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 129,741 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 129,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 115,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,601 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 105,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 103,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,365 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 101,365 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,196 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 96,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,491 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

minor play in o/s/f inner track rod in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2007 84,023 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to check body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 70,432 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 70,313 miles

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

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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R543 TRH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R543 TRH, 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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R543 TRH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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