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S148 SWC

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,813 mi
Last recorded192,813 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 SWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 192,813 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 192,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has side wall slightly cracking

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel pipe rear has corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 191,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 187,192 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all front dust covers deteriating

all rear pescribed areas corroded

all steering and suspension components corroded

front metal brake pipes has light corrosion

n/s o/s front tyres perashing and wearing outer edge

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed but outside pescribed areas

o/s/f wheel has slight bind

petrol cap rubber perashing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towitch corroded

underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 17 Jul 2015 187,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all front dust covers deteriating

all rear pescribed areas corroded

all steering and suspension components corroded

n/s o/s front tyres perashing and wearing outer edge

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed but outside pescribed areas

petrol cap rubber perashing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towitch corroded

underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 18 Jul 2014 182,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s o/s inner wings a corroded and hold

n/s o/s rear tyres a perishing

petrol cap is perishing

Fail 16 Jul 2014 182,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s o/s inner wings a corroded and hold

n/s o/s rear tyres a perishing

petrol cap is perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2013 178,825 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension arms bushes deteriorating

all steering and suspension components corroded

front chassis corroded n/s+o/s

front inner wings corroded

sill covers fitted

vehicle corroded throught

Pass 1 Jul 2013 178,825 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension arms bushes deteriorating

all steering and suspension components corroded

front chassis corroded n/s+o/s

front inner wings corroded

sill covers fitted

vehicle corroded throught

Pass 19 Jan 2012 177,049 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 176,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 176,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 168,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all brake pipes coverd in copper grease

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 27 Nov 2009 168,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all brake pipes coverd in copper grease

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 24 Nov 2008 158,706 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 134,033 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine under gaurds fitted

rear axle oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2007 134,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine under gaurds fitted

rear axle oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 110,756 miles

yellow fading on rear number plate

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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S148 SWC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 109,018 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 S148 SWC, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S148 SWC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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