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BKR 890K

1972 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,337 mi
Last recorded9,337 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 25049,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKR 890K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,337 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

car has had lots of welding

n/s/f outer sill holed

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2013 9,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

car has had lots of welding

n/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,295 miles

car is very rusty

n/s/f flooring rusty & holed

o/s/f flooring rusty

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes going rusty

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 9,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f flooring holed

n/s/f outersill holed

vehicle has had a lot of welding repairs

vehicle underside has a lot of underseal applied

Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,259 miles

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

front x cross member rear bushes worn & anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s f flooring holed

n/s steering idler slightly worn

no clamp on centre exhaust

vehicle has been extensively welded & undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2009 9,259 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

front x cross member rear bushes worn & anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s f flooring holed

n/s steering idler slightly worn

no clamp on centre exhaust

vehicle has been extensively welded & undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,170 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 9,170 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

under car has lots of welding

both front brakes slighty binding

boty front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,911 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 8,907 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front a/roll bar link rubbers perished †both front flexy brake hoses have cable tied gaiters

Pass 22 Aug 2005 8,485 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 8,485 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BKR 890K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 49,028 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 BKR 890K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKR 890K registered?

BKR 890K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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