MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre has cracks
offside rear tyre has cracks
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre has cracks
offside rear tyre has cracks
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GGF 653T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250 in Beige with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 95,038 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 GGF 653T, 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 48 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 GGF 653T registered?
GGF 653T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 October 1978.
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