MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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JYR 949W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,728 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 JYR 949W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of JYR 949W?
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What year was JYR 949W registered?
JYR 949W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 18 June 1981.
Is JYR 949W safe to buy?
The MOT history for JYR 949W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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