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S352 EKO

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,496 mi
Last recorded164,496 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 164,496 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 139,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 126,366 miles

both rear brake hoses are slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2008 107,227 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 107,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 87,498 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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S352 EKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S352 EKO, 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 S352 EKO registered?

S352 EKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S352 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S352 EKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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