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RPT 5K

1971 Mercedes-benz 250

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,988 mi
Last recorded9,988 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 25046,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPT 5K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 9,988 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 9,987 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty nearside indicator not staying on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner cv joint gaiter clip snapped

Fail 24 Jan 2022 9,985 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 9,858 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 9,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 9,379 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 9,379 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,779 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 29,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,779 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,776 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 29,774 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 29,774 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RPT 5K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RPT 5K, 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 RPT 5K registered?

RPT 5K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is RPT 5K safe to buy?

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