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S468 TWC

1997 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

251,006 mi
Last recorded251,006 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 250119,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 TWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 251,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 238,149 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 238,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 209,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 178,871 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 146,829 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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S468 TWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 119,832 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 S468 TWC, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S468 TWC registered?

S468 TWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S468 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S468 TWC 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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