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BLJ 909K

1972 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,357 mi
Last recorded18,357 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 25049,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 909K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,357 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 18,357 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,354 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 18,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,224 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,350 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 13,350 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 12,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 9,027 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leaks

Fail 15 Jan 2008 9,024 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leaks

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2007 7,307 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 2,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

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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BLJ 909K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLJ 909K, 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 BLJ 909K registered?

BLJ 909K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 2 March 1972.

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