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C27 MGO

1985 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 250107,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,557 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 94,557 miles

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))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 94,510 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 94,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,162 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 93,755 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 93,752 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,245 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,908 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,117 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 90,325 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,934 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 89,398 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 89,039 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,810 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 88,550 miles

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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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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What year was C27 MGO registered?

C27 MGO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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