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NEG 121W

1981 Mercedes-benz 250

Green Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,115 mi
Last recorded109,115 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 25076,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEG 121W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 109,115 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 108,890 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 108,890 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 108,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 107,631 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 107,108 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 107,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 106,268 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

ns/hand brake pressure slightly down

Fail 29 Sep 2006 106,268 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

ns/ hand brake pressure slightly down

slight play ns/ steering idler

Pass 8 Nov 2005 101,275 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 101,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play near side steering idler

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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NEG 121W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 250 in Green with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NEG 121W, 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

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What year was NEG 121W registered?

NEG 121W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 19 July 1981.

Is NEG 121W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEG 121W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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