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B211 SRE

1984 Mercedes-benz 250

Cream Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,443 mi
Last recorded69,443 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 25097,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB211 SRE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 69,443 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,130 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive 1 x front to rear suspension fluid pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear axle seals leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2018 67,129 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced affected by stop light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced affected by indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced affected by indicator (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel at filter "spill-off" pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive 1 x front to rear suspension fluid pipe joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear axle seals leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,333 miles

2 x rear exhaust rubber hangers perished

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

steering wheel securing nut is incorrect fitment

Fail 12 Jun 2017 64,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 x rear exhaust rubber hangers perished

Front both tyres perished

Nearside windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Offside Rear unable to test wheel bearings

steering wheel securing nut is incorrect fitment

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,284 miles

Front tyres slightly perished & offside worn on edges

Headlamp aim at lowest - height adjustor not working

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion nearside floorpan

Fail 21 Dec 2015 64,279 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front tyres slightly perished & offside worn on edges

Headlamp aim at lowest - height adjustor not working

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion nearside floorpan

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,982 miles

Front tyres slightly perished on walls

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,130 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 63,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2012 62,846 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front outer walls perished

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2011 124,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 5 May 2011 124,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2010 124,051 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 124,051 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B211 SRE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 250 in Cream with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 97,460 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 B211 SRE, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B211 SRE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 November 1984.

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