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UBZ 3452

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,316 mi
Last recorded100,316 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 3452
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,889 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 99,882 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,156 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,289 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 98,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 177,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 141,975 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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UBZ 3452 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UBZ 3452, 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 UBZ 3452 registered?

UBZ 3452 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for UBZ 3452 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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