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W841 CVW

2000 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,256 mi
Last recorded159,256 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 250124,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW841 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 159,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 158,914 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 155,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 155,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 154,578 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 154,578 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 152,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 150,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 147,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 142,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 137,539 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 132,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 127,962 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 127,960 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 124,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 124,090 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 124,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 120,971 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 116,998 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 115,638 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front 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.

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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W841 CVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W841 CVW, 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 W841 CVW registered?

W841 CVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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