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JCF 80N

1975 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 25079,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCF 80N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 87,443 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 87,442 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,364 miles

front lower suspension wishbones and shock absorbers bushes starting to crack/ perish

front tyres starting to crack/ perish

rear driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

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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JCF 80N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 79,781 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 JCF 80N, 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 51 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 JCF 80N registered?

JCF 80N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 6 June 1975.

Is JCF 80N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCF 80N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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