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PHJ 457K

1972 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,943 mi
Last recorded39,943 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 25049,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 457K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 39,943 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,247 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,104 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,854 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,286 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,862 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,286 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 32,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,378 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 30,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,441 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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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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PHJ 457K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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