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XTU 212E

2009 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 25085,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 212E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,952 miles

advise front panel coroded,non structural

Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front panel coroded,non structural

Fail 13 May 2013 97,952 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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XTU 212E is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 85,876 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 XTU 212E, 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 17 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 XTU 212E registered?

XTU 212E is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is XTU 212E safe to buy?

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