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OJR 523X

1982 Mercedes-benz 250

Brown Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,109 mi
Last recorded55,109 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 25098,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJR 523X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,109 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 55,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 50,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,396 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 48,396 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 39,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 30,025 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 23,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,175 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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OJR 523X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 250 in Brown with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 98,698 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 OJR 523X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OJR 523X registered?

OJR 523X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 29 July 1982.

Is OJR 523X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJR 523X shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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