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R783 YNF

1997 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

256,245 mi
Last recorded256,245 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 250119,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 YNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 256,245 miles

accelerator pedal sticky

engine undertray insecure

footbrake slightly spongy

Fail 8 Sep 2014 256,240 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

accelerator pedal sticky

engine undertray insecure

footbrake slightly spongy

Pass 6 Apr 2013 255,879 miles

Front anti roll bar links/ bushes worn

Front bottom ball joints slight lift

Wipers splitting

Fail 3 Apr 2013 255,875 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front anti roll bar links/ bushes worn

Front bottom ball joints slight lift

Wipers splitting

Pass 29 Mar 2012 254,882 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 169,194 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 169,191 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 154,840 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 154,695 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

handbrake light inop

oil leak on rear axle at offside

slight damage on front number plate

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R783 YNF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R783 YNF, 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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R783 YNF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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