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JPD 804K

1971 Mercedes-benz 250

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,289 mi
Last recorded90,289 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 25046,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPD 804K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 90,289 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 90,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,275 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

indicator switch not always working to turn on indicators.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,236 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 90,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,989 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 89,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 89,392 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,126 miles

slight corrosion inside both front inner arches exhaust slight blow

Fail 20 Jan 2012 89,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blowing and corroded

slight corrosion inside both front inner arches

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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JPD 804K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JPD 804K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPD 804K registered?

JPD 804K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 December 1971.

Is JPD 804K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPD 804K shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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