MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE also slightly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
oil around under-side of engine/gearbox no leaks detected
under-side of vehicle has weld repairs and is slightly corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front innerwings to front panel corroded
two rear exhaust mounting rubbers missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre/rear prop shaft coupling worn
compensator damp requires attention soon
nearside rear outersill/undersills panel is inadequately repaired but not in perscribed area
rear exhaust rubber missing but system still secure
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both centre/prop shaft couplings worn
compensator damp requires attention soon
nearside rear outersill/undersill panel is inadequately repaired but not in perscribed area
rear exhaust rubber missing but system still supported
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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8121 OI is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 82,579 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-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8121 OI, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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8121 OI is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 20 February 1979.
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