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R694 KAW

1997 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,157 mi
Last recorded157,157 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 250119,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 157,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 156,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 156,911 miles

Nearside Front inner arch area some corrosion

Offside Front inner arch area some corrosion

under body has slight corrosion various areas

Fail 16 Jul 2018 156,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch area some corrosion

Offside Front inner arch area some corrosion

under body has slight corrosion various areas

Pass 22 Jun 2017 153,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 149,309 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 143,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 139,145 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 135,073 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 131,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 124,839 miles

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

nearside front and offside front inner wings slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 114,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 108,873 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 103,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,066 miles

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

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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R694 KAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R694 KAW, 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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R694 KAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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