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FIB 3452

1971 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,178 mi
Last recorded19,178 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 25046,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 3452
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,178 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front brake slighty binding

Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 19,143 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,765 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 18,700 miles

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

front inner wings rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,432 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroding

some play in both front top + bottom ball joints

vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 6 Jun 2009 18,329 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s front inner wings rusting

o/s and n/s front subfram monting bushs in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2009 18,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front cross member starting to rust

rear subframe bushes on the front starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,256 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis, slight corrosion

offside center floor, slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,145 miles

corrosion not through all skins both complete floor pans + front + rear inner wheel arches + front + rear chassis rails

engine oil leak

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

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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FIB 3452 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIB 3452, 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.

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What year was FIB 3452 registered?

FIB 3452 is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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