MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine has oil leak
power steering belt perrished and cracked
steering damper weak
washer jets weak and poorly alighned
engine poly drive belt cracked
only one washer jet working
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt jammed (5.2.2a)
engine poly drive belt cracked
only one washer jet working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside mirror has sharp edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
washers just passable at time of test
both door mirror glases
rear brake flexy hoses coverd in pipe lagging preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both door mirror glases
offside front bumper panal insecure
rear brake flexy hoses coverd in pipe lagging preventing full inspection
o/s/f tyre cut
rear brake hoses covered
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise front wiper blade
advise rear flexible brake hoses covered over with lagging
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise all four tyres on limit
advise both rear flexi brake hoses covered in foam
advise offside door mirro glass
advise wiper blade
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R874 HWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R874 HWC, 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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R874 HWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R874 HWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R874 HWC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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