MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,593 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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VBH 263J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 VBH 263J, 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 VBH 263J registered?
VBH 263J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 5 January 1971.
Is VBH 263J safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBH 263J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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