MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
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VAV 11S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250 in Yellow with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 95,038 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 VAV 11S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of VAV 11S?
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What year was VAV 11S registered?
VAV 11S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 June 1978.
Is VAV 11S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAV 11S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VAV 11S have outstanding finance?
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