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HPL 803V

1978 Mercedes-benz 250

Cream Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,317 mi
Last recorded117,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 25095,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 803V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,317 miles

Both brake pipes leading from front to rear are corroded

Both front upper suspension arms have a deteriorated inner bush

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 117,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both brake pipes leading from front to rear are corroded

Both front upper suspension arms have a deteriorated inner bush

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,317 miles

Both brake pipes leading from front to rear are corroded

Both front upper suspension arms haver a deteriorated inner bush

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,317 miles

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 117,317 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,317 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 117,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 117,314 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 117,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,312 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 117,308 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,309 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 117,306 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 117,306 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cracked sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cracked sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2006 117,306 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracked sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cracked sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2005 117,350 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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HPL 803V is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250 in Cream with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HPL 803V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPL 803V registered?

HPL 803V is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for HPL 803V shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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