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XYY 335F

2004 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,433 mi
Last recorded25,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 25061,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYY 335F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 24,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,700 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 23,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,522 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,684 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,269 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 18,229 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

large engine/transmission/rear axle oil leaks

nearside rear fuel pipes crushed

nearside rear shock absorber lower rubber bush deteriorated

play in steering box

play to steering offside middle idle rod balljoint

Fail 2 Apr 2008 16,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

large engine/transmission/rear axle oil leaks

nearside rear brake pipe severed and ends bent over to terminate pipe

nearside rear fuel pipes crushed

nearside rear shock absorber lower rubber bush deteriorated

play in steering box

play to steering offside middle idle rod balljoint

Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,168 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 15,168 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 12,354 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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XYY 335F is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYY 335F, 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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XYY 335F is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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