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EKS 95X

1981 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,546 mi
Last recorded108,546 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 25076,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKS 95X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 108,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,884 miles

Front Upper susp.arm inner bushes worn & split

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 107,884 miles

Front Upper susp.arm inner bushes worn & split

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,627 miles

n/s/f & rear floors holed(not within 30cm of any testable items)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 107,627 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

n/s/f & rear floors holed(not within 30cm of any testable items)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,384 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front floor corroded, not in prescribed area.

Nearside centre floor area corroded, just outside seatbelt mounting area.

Offside Front rear of inner arch area corroded. not prescribed area.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 107,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded & holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding suspect flexi hose, brake releases when turned on lock to lock. (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front floor corroded, not in prescribed area.

Nearside centre floor area corroded, just outside seatbelt mounting area.

Offside Front rear of inner arch area corroded. not prescribed area.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 107,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s top w/screen cracked

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed & corroded

wiper/main beam stalk worn

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,096 miles

n/s top w/screen cracked

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed & corroded

wiper/main beam stalk worn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,976 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 106,017 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 105,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 105,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 104,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 104,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,584 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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EKS 95X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,728 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 EKS 95X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EKS 95X registered?

EKS 95X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is EKS 95X safe to buy?

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