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MHJ 56

1967 Mercedes-benz 250

Gold Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,548 mi
Last recorded19,548 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1967 Mercedes-benz 25046,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHJ 56
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1967
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 19,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 18,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 17,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,777 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill and offside rear wheel arch - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Footbrake travel low

Residue around steering box

Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,695 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel slightly grabing.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 17,656 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 17,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,636 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding.

o/s/r tyre wearing bad on the inner edges.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 17,636 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

both rear brakes slightly binding.

o/s/r tyre wearing bad on the inner edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

ball joint gaitors split.

lower arn bushes leaking grease.

slight play in antiroll bar links.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 17,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

ball joint gaitors split.

lower arn bushes leaking grease.

slight play in antiroll bar links.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,388 miles

Battery insecure

rear differential leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,229 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,089 miles

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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MHJ 56 is a 1967 Mercedes-benz 250 in Gold with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1967 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 46,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHJ 56, 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 59 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 MHJ 56 registered?

MHJ 56 is a 1967 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 August 1967.

Is MHJ 56 safe to buy?

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