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T75 YAB

1999 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,275 mi
Last recorded106,275 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 25095,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT75 YAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,275 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 106,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 102,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,262 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,837 miles

oil leak sump gasket

Fail 5 Jul 2014 84,837 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak sump gasket

Fail 6 Jul 2013 80,212 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,212 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,067 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 70,635 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,081 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 67,062 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 61,713 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,311 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 48,237 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) 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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T75 YAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 95,006 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 T75 YAB, 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 27 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 T75 YAB registered?

T75 YAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T75 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T75 YAB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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