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R545 JNV

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

260,287 mi
Last recorded260,287 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 260,287 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 260,287 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 246,443 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 246,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 234,081 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 234,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 213,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 204,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 190,495 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 190,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 175,643 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 175,243 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 163,351 miles

advise all tyres very low?

Fail 20 Feb 2006 163,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R545 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R545 JNV, 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 R545 JNV registered?

R545 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R545 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 JNV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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