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W729 UAX

2000 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,433 mi
Last recorded109,433 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 250124,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 UAX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,433 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,915 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,018 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 88,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 81,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 74,456 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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W729 UAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 124,090 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 W729 UAX, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W729 UAX registered?

W729 UAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W729 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W729 UAX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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