MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pump has slight seepage on steering box nose seal (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure loose on clamp and mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount fixing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when applied brings on all other lights (4.3.3 (b))
Power steering pump has slight seepage on steering box nose seal (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear tyres perhised
Slight front brake imbalance.
Surface rust brake pipes.
Slight bind n/s/r brake.
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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NFB 495K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 49,028 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 NFB 495K, 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 54 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 NFB 495K registered?
NFB 495K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 23 June 1972.
Is NFB 495K safe to buy?
The MOT history for NFB 495K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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