MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,646 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake pipes corroded
slight corrosion to underside of car
undersill on underside and arches of car
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis rails floorpans and wheelarches corroded
offside headlamp beam image poor
vehicle underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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NRC 453K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 46,077 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 NRC 453K, 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 55 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 NRC 453K registered?
NRC 453K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 December 1971.
Is NRC 453K safe to buy?
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