MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,813 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside sill @ front corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipe from n/s rear flexy showing signs of corrosion
brake pipe to o/s rear flexy showing signs of corrosion
front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion
oil leaks around engine gearbox and rear diff
slight binding on both front wheels
slight freeplay at steering wheel
slight play in both front wheel bearings
unable to fully check front and rear brake discs and pads
underbody heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake pipe from n/s rear flexy showing signs of corrosion
brake pipe to o/s rear flexy showing signs of corrosion
front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion
oil leaks around engine gearbox and rear diff
slight binding on both front wheels
slight binding on n/s rear wheel
slight freeplay at steering wheel
slight play in both front wheel bearings
unable to fully check front and rear brake discs and pads
underbody heavily undersealed
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EGC 538H is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 46,077 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 EGC 538H, 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 55 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 EGC 538H registered?
EGC 538H is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is EGC 538H safe to buy?
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