MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
pas a little noisey
offside rear brake hose clip needs to be replaced
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
power steering pump very nosiy
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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PHJ 457K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 PHJ 457K, 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 PHJ 457K registered?
PHJ 457K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 June 1972.
Is PHJ 457K safe to buy?
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