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BLE 963S

1978 Mercedes-benz 250

Green Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,523 mi
Last recorded91,523 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 25095,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLE 963S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 91,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 91,251 miles

Rear panel is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2022 91,249 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear panel corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2022 91,249 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear panel corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,248 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,239 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 91,173 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 91,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slight worn

Fail 29 Dec 2010 91,048 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slight worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,952 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 90,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,690 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2007 85,369 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 85,369 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 84,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BLE 963S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250 in Green with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 95,038 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 BLE 963S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLE 963S registered?

BLE 963S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is BLE 963S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLE 963S shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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