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NLX 704V

1979 Mercedes-benz 250

Yellow Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 25082,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 704V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 86,063 miles

underseal evident underside

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 86,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,082 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 84,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,288 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,125 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,childseat obstructing full inspection

Offside front jacking point has slight corrosion

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

oil leak around engine oil sump area

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,023 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,792 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,792 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,748 miles

NSF fog inop

Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear c.v boots perishing

underside corroding in various places

Pass 2 May 2007 67,479 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre slightly perished

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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NLX 704V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250 in Yellow with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NLX 704V, 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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NLX 704V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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