MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,693 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
steering idler has slight play
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W266 DHK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 119,832 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 W266 DHK, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was W266 DHK registered?
W266 DHK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is W266 DHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for W266 DHK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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