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R948 LFM

1998 Mercedes C250

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,759 mi
Last recorded142,759 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes C250114,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 LFM
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,759 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 142,759 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 122,865 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,784 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,069 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,869 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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R948 LFM is a 1998 Mercedes C250 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 114,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R948 LFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes C250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R948 LFM registered?

R948 LFM is a 1998 Mercedes C250, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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