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MBZ 114

1979 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 25082,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 114
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 75,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,498 miles

parking brake soon requiring adjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,270 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 73,263 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear silencers corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Ball joint on link to steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear silencer mounting rubber missing

Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 71,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,568 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,654 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,820 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,779 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,621 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,486 miles

offside rear shock absorber weak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

co reading high

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,354 miles

osf head lamp pattern poor

Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake hose mount grommet missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in perishing rear suspension sub- frame front mount bushes both sides

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,079 miles

Offside front brake effort lags slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,507 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear idicator lense damaged slightly with a small hole

Nearside steering track rod end outer gaiter split and joint creaks

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,223 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 67,223 miles

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

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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MBZ 114 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 82,579 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 MBZ 114, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBZ 114 registered?

MBZ 114 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 18 October 1979.

Is MBZ 114 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 114 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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