1987 Mercedes-Benz 250 2.5L Diesel · E486 WEX
1987 Mercedes-Benz 250 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 70,145 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 250
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E486 WEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2024
- 70,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E486 WEX Mileage History
- 25/11/202166,337 mi
- 21/11/202267,842 mi+1,505 mi
- 22/11/202369,109 mi+1,267 mi
- 15/11/202470,127 mi+1,018 mi
- 28/11/202470,145 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E486 WEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 250 (E486 WEX) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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