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ExpiredMileage
94,557 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
steering damper has play
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern /condensation inside lens (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
power steering belt loose /slipping
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL 4 tyres perished 195/65/15 h (4.1.D.1a)
rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
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C27 MGO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 107,812 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 C27 MGO, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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C27 MGO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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