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BRU 227K

1972 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 25049,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 227K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 98,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,614 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in propshaft u/j

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,759 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 93,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 90,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 89,845 miles

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

exhaust coroded

fuel lines coroded

ns headlamp poor pattern

nsr tyre cracking in treads

Fail 15 Jun 2013 89,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exhaust coroded

fuel lines coroded

ns headlamp poor pattern

nsr tyre cracking in treads

Pass 30 Jun 2012 89,491 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 89,491 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,442 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,558 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 88,552 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Both front headlight chrome nacels insecure.

Both rear inner drive shaft rubber boots insecure.

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front headlight output slightly reduced.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,537 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 88,536 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 88,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

advise offsie front outer sill is coroded †

advise rear fuel hose perished

Fail 7 Feb 2006 88,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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BRU 227K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BRU 227K, 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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BRU 227K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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