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VOY 249L

1994 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,179 mi
Last recorded46,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 250138,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 249L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,179 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,179 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,170 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,170 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,179 miles

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

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2014 46,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 46,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

front n/ plate slight cracking a cross the numper

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

small cracks in osr tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,105 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,105 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

font number plate damage

front engine sump damage

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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VOY 249L is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 138,122 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 VOY 249L, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VOY 249L registered?

VOY 249L is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is VOY 249L safe to buy?

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