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A263 GNR

1984 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,346 mi
Last recorded101,346 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 25097,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA263 GNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 101,346 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELD REPAIRED PREVIOUSE

Fail 14 Apr 2010 99,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELD REPAIRED PREVIOUSE

Pass 14 Jul 2009 99,281 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 99,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 97,460 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 97,460 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 97,401 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 95,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 93,995 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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A263 GNR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 97,460 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 A263 GNR, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A263 GNR registered?

A263 GNR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A263 GNR safe to buy?

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