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S199 TND

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,863 mi
Last recorded112,863 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 TND
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 112,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,596 miles

bottom coils rear springs feel corroded, unable to see, top o/s/r spring corroded

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust front pipe bracket broken off

front brake flexi pipes cracked

front brake pads visually over half worn

front springs corroded

n/s/f side repeater going pale

rear brake flexi pipes cracked

rear brake pads getting low

rear/front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/rusty in places

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

slight knock on steering when rocked

slight play both fronts, wheel bearings?

Fail 2 Nov 2012 107,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bottom coils rear springs feel corroded, unable to see, top o/s/r spring corroded

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust front pipe bracket broken off

front brake flexi pipes cracked

front brake pads visually over half worn

front springs corroded

n/s/f side repeater going pale

n/s/f tyre worn low, 2.5mm

rear brake flexi pipes cracked

rear brake pads getting low

rear/front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/rusty in places

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

slight knock on steering when rocked

slight play both fronts, wheel bearings?

Pass 19 Nov 2011 99,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 80,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 72,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,520 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,342 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 60,374 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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S199 TND is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 S199 TND, 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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S199 TND is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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