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TCX 397P

1976 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCX 397P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,680 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 71,634 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,590 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,468 miles

Advise Emissions borderline

Advise exhaust system leaking at front

Advise oil leak

Advise underside of vehilce heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,829 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 70,829 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,818 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 70,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,814 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 70,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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TCX 397P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TCX 397P, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TCX 397P?

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What year was TCX 397P registered?

TCX 397P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is TCX 397P safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCX 397P shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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