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ELN 529Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,845 mi
Last recorded87,845 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 25077,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELN 529Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 87,845 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 87,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,085 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 87,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,035 miles

Oil leak

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

offside bonnet hinge detached

Fail 18 Nov 2013 86,035 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

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

offside bonnet hinge detached

Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,734 miles

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

offside bonnet hinge detached

Fail 19 Nov 2012 82,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside bonnet hinge detached

Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,357 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 72,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

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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ELN 529Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 77,015 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 ELN 529Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELN 529Y registered?

ELN 529Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 6 July 1983.

Is ELN 529Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELN 529Y shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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