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DCR 500K

1972 Mercedes-benz 250

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

3,712 mi
Last recorded3,712 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 25049,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCR 500K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2007 3,712 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Varying levels of corrosion to underfloor, bodysills and chassis areas. † †Offside bonnet hinge is broken away and bonnet wil not stay open.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,689 miles

n/s front floor and sill starting to rust badly.

Fail 14 Jul 2006 3,635 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front floor rusty and holed

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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DCR 500K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DCR 500K, 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 DCR 500K registered?

DCR 500K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is DCR 500K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCR 500K shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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