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EGC 538H

1971 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,813 mi
Last recorded37,813 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 25046,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 538H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,813 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,808 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,823 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 36,819 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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