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FEG 21K

1972 Mercedes-benz 250

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,689 mi
Last recorded14,689 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 25049,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEG 21K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 14,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside of bulk head slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 14,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside of bulk head slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 13,127 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front brakes bining slightly

front o/s and n/s tyres slightly cracked on outer walls

rear brakes binding slighty

Fail 12 Sep 2013 13,125 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front brakes bining slightly

front o/s and n/s tyres slightly cracked on outer walls

rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 21 May 2010 13,112 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 13,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including incorrect repairs to both inner and outer cills and both front inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,874 miles

brake pipes corroding

car corroded in verious places

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

sills corroding

slight play in front wheels

wheel arches corroding

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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FEG 21K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 49,028 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 FEG 21K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FEG 21K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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