MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear sub frame bushes worn slightly
see previous test
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
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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OPN 522M is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in Green with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OPN 522M, 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 OPN 522M registered?
OPN 522M is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is OPN 522M safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPN 522M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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