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T899 LUJ

1999 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,558 mi
Last recorded91,558 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 25095,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 LUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,558 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,910 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2011 77,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,340 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,445 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,162 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,142 miles

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Pass 20 Jan 2007 63,482 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 59,928 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 59,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T899 LUJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T899 LUJ, 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 T899 LUJ registered?

T899 LUJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T899 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T899 LUJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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