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KJM 633W

1981 Mercedes-benz 250

Green Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,211 mi
Last recorded39,211 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 25076,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJM 633W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,211 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aux belts loose

brake pipes corroding

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

front suspension rubbers deteriorating

front tyres sidewall cracking /perished

fuel pipes corroding

imbalance to front brakes

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

offside front wheel bearing noise

Fail 7 Dec 2011 39,211 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aux belts loose

brake pipes corroding

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

front suspension rubbers deteriorating

front tyres sidewall cracking /perished

fuel pipes corroding

imbalance to front brakes

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

offside front wheel bearing noise

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,815 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet corroding along front edge

both headlamp reflectors deteriorating

damp around hydraulic reservoir

exhaust system corroding

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

offside edge of windscreen deteriorating

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2010 38,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet corroding along front edge

both headlamp reflectors deteriorating

damp around hydraulic reservoir

exhaust system corroding

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

offside edge of windscreen deteriorating

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2009 37,496 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise laser wheel alignment

bonnet dificult to open

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Dec 2009 37,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise laser wheel alignment

bonnet dificult to open

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,091 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 35,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2007 34,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2007 34,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 30,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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KJM 633W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 250 in Green with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KJM 633W, 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.

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What year was KJM 633W registered?

KJM 633W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 26 June 1981.

Is KJM 633W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJM 633W shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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