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S238 LGO

1998 Mercedes C250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,484 mi
Last recorded162,484 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes C250114,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 LGO
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 162,484 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in front hubs,

slight play in steering ,

Fail 28 Oct 2014 162,481 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in steering ,

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in front hubs,

Pass 31 Oct 2013 155,348 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in hubs

slight play in steering

Fail 31 Oct 2013 155,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in hubs

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Oct 2012 147,730 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake hoses perrished

play in steering

slight play in hubs

Pass 18 Oct 2011 139,996 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

slight play in hubs

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Oct 2011 139,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid low

brake hoses perrished

slight play in hubs

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Nov 2010 133,326 miles

brake fluid low

front and rear pads wearing

slight play in hubs

Pass 29 Oct 2009 124,062 miles

slight damage to front indercator

slight play in front hubs

slight play in steering joints

tyres getting low

Fail 26 Oct 2009 123,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight damage to front indercator

slight play in front hubs

slight play in steering joints

tyres getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2008 115,175 miles

brake fluid

slight play in front hubs

Pass 5 Nov 2007 104,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 104,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 14 Nov 2006 93,643 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 93,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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S238 LGO is a 1998 Mercedes C250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S238 LGO, 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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S238 LGO is a 1998 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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