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WJI 1710

1985 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,760 mi
Last recorded105,760 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 250107,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 1710
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,760 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

stone chip

Pass 21 May 2019 105,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 104,796 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,982 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight corrosion on nearside outer sill front and rear sections.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,243 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,749 miles

Occasional seats fitted

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,968 miles

Engine oil leaks.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 99,967 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Engine oil leaks.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 90,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,190 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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WJI 1710 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 107,812 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 WJI 1710, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJI 1710 registered?

WJI 1710 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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