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S585 WAN

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,264 mi
Last recorded161,264 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 WAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 161,264 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2012 158,647 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 158,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 155,316 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

wear rear disc

Pass 13 Oct 2010 151,277 miles

screen stone chipped

wear front disc

Pass 1 Oct 2009 149,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 144,485 miles

brake padal rubber worn

n/s steering idler arm bush worn

Fail 30 Sep 2008 144,478 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake padal rubber worn

n/s steering idler arm bush worn

Fail 7 Aug 2007 137,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 137,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 128,789 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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S585 WAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S585 WAN, 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 S585 WAN registered?

S585 WAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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