1988 Mercedes-Benz 250 2.5L Diesel · E49 KLN
1988 Mercedes-Benz 250 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 May 1988. Recorded mileage 126,680 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 250
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E49 KLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2025
- 126,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E49 KLN 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 250 (E49 KLN) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
E49 KLN Mileage History
- 31/08/2022125,005 mi
- 12/10/2022125,005 mi
- 08/10/2023125,025 mi+20 mi
- 06/10/2024125,189 mi+164 mi
- 12/10/2025126,680 mi+1,491 mi
Average of roughly 538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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