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XFZ 8884

2015 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,818 mi
Last recorded65,818 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz 25051,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 8884
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,818 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,681 miles

Dashboard displays minus 525 days since service requirements

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall 2 x kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer tyre perishing and splitting requires replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 64,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Xenon type maybe fault on headlamp ignitor unit (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Xenon type same as dip controlled by ignitor high voltage unit (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front of 2 control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of 2 control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Dashboard displays minus 525 days since service requirements

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall 2 x kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer tyre perishing and splitting requires replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Requires replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight knocking o n road test possibly due to front suspension component

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Requires investigation replacement or possibly adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper smearing requires replacement

Vehicle displaying service Overdue ! Requires service

Fail 24 Jan 2024 61,491 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Squealing inside while rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Requires replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Requires investigation replacement or possibly adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper smearing requires replacement

Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,212 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease and full inspection not met

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 56,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Possibly park brake shoes collapsed ,also grating and squealing on roller brake tester (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Ratcheting system inoperative and pull handle has no resistance, possibly linked with off side rear park brake ,requires investigation (1.1.6 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Because discs are worn and pads are worn there is nearly metal to metal contact (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes covered in grease and full inspection not met

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Belt slow retraction ,sprayed with silicone spray and now retracting correctly (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,371 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 51,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,039 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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XFZ 8884 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 51,318 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 XFZ 8884, 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 11 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 XFZ 8884 registered?

XFZ 8884 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is XFZ 8884 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFZ 8884 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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