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GIB 4135

1985 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,562 mi
Last recorded118,562 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 250107,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 4135
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 118,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 116,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 116,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,866 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 115,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 115,842 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 115,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2012 115,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 115,476 miles

slight leak from rear diff

slight leak from steering box

Pass 4 May 2010 115,459 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills corroded at front jacking points

Pass 20 Apr 2009 115,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/f sill has a hole

Fail 20 Apr 2009 115,095 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/f sill has a hole

Pass 6 Mar 2008 114,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fron of sills corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2008 114,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fron of sills corroded

Pass 3 May 2006 114,102 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 114,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GIB 4135 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 107,812 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 GIB 4135, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GIB 4135 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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