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S294 TWF

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,127 mi
Last recorded37,127 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 TWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,127 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 37,092 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,084 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,057 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,552 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 35,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,771 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,134 miles

outer wall of nearside front tyre scuffed

Pass 6 May 2014 32,757 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,674 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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S294 TWF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S294 TWF, 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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What year was S294 TWF registered?

S294 TWF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S294 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 TWF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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