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R693 RDM

1998 Mercedes C250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,979 mi
Last recorded135,979 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes C250114,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 RDM
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 135,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 122,240 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 122,240 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,764 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 113,764 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,749 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,860 miles

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

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 11 Apr 2011 86,856 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,472 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,710 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2009 73,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2008 64,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,367 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,604 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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R693 RDM is a 1998 Mercedes C250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 114,912 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R693 RDM, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes C250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R693 RDM is a 1998 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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