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W923 PHH

2000 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,733 mi
Last recorded174,733 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 250124,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 PHH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2008 174,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door mirror glass deteriating

Pass 5 Sep 2008 174,733 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror glass deteriating

Pass 27 Jul 2007 165,090 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 165,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

stone chip in windscrean

Pass 3 Jan 2006 143,106 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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W923 PHH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 W923 PHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W923 PHH registered?

W923 PHH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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