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GGF 653T

1978 Mercedes-benz 250

Beige Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,275 mi
Last recorded55,275 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 25095,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGF 653T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,275 miles

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 55,275 miles

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,744 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,744 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,151 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 54,151 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,642 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks

offside rear tyre has cracks

Fail 27 Mar 2015 53,638 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,991 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,589 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,551 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,551 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,710 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,512 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,507 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,440 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,980 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 46,978 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,737 miles

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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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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The MOT history for GGF 653T shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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