MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play in front hubs,
slight play in steering ,
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,
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
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
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
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake hoses perrished
slight play in hubs
slight play in steering
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
brake fluid low
front and rear pads wearing
slight play in hubs
slight damage to front indercator
slight play in front hubs
slight play in steering joints
tyres getting low
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
brake fluid
slight play in front hubs
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate starting to fade
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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