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S351 AKP

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,050 mi
Last recorded139,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 135,792 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,475 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 126,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 119,786 miles

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

front o/s roll bar rubber worn (marked)

slight play in n/s rear wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2010 112,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

rear number plate deteriorating

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 19 May 2009 101,755 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit.(Outer edge).

oil leak on engine bay.

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 92,007 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread depths around 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,061 miles

both rear flexi brake pipes cracking.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,163 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 74,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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S351 AKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S351 AKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S351 AKP registered?

S351 AKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S351 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S351 AKP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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