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S268 LGO

1999 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,755 mi
Last recorded143,755 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 25095,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 LGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 143,755 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 138,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 131,212 miles

###STRONG ADVISE### nearside front suspension system strong knocking noise /outside the scope of the mot

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak /front and rear

Fail 9 Jul 2010 131,212 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

###STRONG ADVISE### nearside front suspension system strong knocking noise /outside the scope of the mot

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet pull loose

dashboard warnning lights on

engine running rough

engine smokey

oil leak /front and rear

Pass 25 Jul 2009 129,522 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 129,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 122,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 104,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 89,594 miles

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

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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S268 LGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 95,006 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 S268 LGO, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S268 LGO registered?

S268 LGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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