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R670 HTW

1997 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,344 mi
Last recorded81,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 250119,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 HTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,344 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 81,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,261 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jul 2011 81,254 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,461 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,763 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 76,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,255 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 75,255 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,737 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 71,737 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 70,188 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 70,188 miles

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R670 HTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R670 HTW, 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 R670 HTW registered?

R670 HTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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