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X804 DYB

2000 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,934 mi
Last recorded48,934 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 250124,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX804 DYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,934 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 42,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic sill covers, and full front to rear underbody covers hiding testable items.

rear fog warning on dash but operating

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,835 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 35,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside side repeater lens broken (door mirror)

play in nearside steering rack joint

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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X804 DYB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 X804 DYB, 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

How do I check the history of X804 DYB?

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What year was X804 DYB registered?

X804 DYB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X804 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X804 DYB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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