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XBY 374F

2004 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,176 mi
Last recorded33,176 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 25061,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 374F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,176 miles

battery loose

extensive welding at front of vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2007 32,934 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,794 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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XBY 374F is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 61,541 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 XBY 374F, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XBY 374F registered?

XBY 374F is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is XBY 374F safe to buy?

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