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TGC 533E

2008 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,569 mi
Last recorded27,569 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 533E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,569 miles

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

n/s/f nut in coil spring

Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,463 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 27,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

fluid found at steering box.no steering system leaks found at test.

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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TGC 533E is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGC 533E, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGC 533E registered?

TGC 533E is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is TGC 533E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 533E shows 3 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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