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SXZ 6908

2011 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,294 mi
Last recorded135,294 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 25084,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXZ 6908
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 135,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 135,292 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 101,288 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 78,203 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 78,201 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 70,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,995 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 63,932 miles

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

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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SXZ 6908 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 84,601 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 SXZ 6908, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SXZ 6908 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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