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R880 GOO

1997 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

371,045 mi
Last recorded371,045 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 250119,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 GOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 371,045 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 371,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 358,876 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 358,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 339,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 313,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 293,838 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 274,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 251,160 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 250,980 miles

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

front brake pads close limit

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2009 227,244 miles

(1)rear disc pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 207,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 188,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 168,587 miles

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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R880 GOO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R880 GOO, 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 R880 GOO registered?

R880 GOO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R880 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 GOO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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