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ETS 363E

1967 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

1,053 mi
Last recorded1,053 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1967 Mercedes-benz 25046,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETS 363E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1967
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 1,053 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 1,044 miles

Braking system leaking servo vacuum leaking into car and making car rev up when brake held (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding badly binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 1,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both fronts of inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 1,005 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both fronts of inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 991 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 41 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 34 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 34 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 99,719 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 99,710 miles

Centre Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 99,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 99,554 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 99,554 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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ETS 363E is a 1967 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1967 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 46,250 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 ETS 363E, 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 59 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ETS 363E is a 1967 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 3 May 1967.

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