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R587 JEV

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,702 mi
Last recorded93,702 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 JEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,702 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut top (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear accident damage on rear

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes coated in waxoyl

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

underside corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,091 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

front tyres appear to be wearing on shoulders

Fail 17 Aug 2015 76,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

front tyres appear to be wearing on shoulders

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 67,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 63,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,875 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 61,671 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 60,679 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 58,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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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R587 JEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R587 JEV, 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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R587 JEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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