MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,077 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit earth lead loose (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near shock absorber and cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan and wheel arch are near pedal box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and wheel arch above wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.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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HPK 897K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 HPK 897K, 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 HPK 897K registered?
HPK 897K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 16 November 1971.
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