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VBH 263J

1971 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,593 mi
Last recorded9,593 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 25046,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBH 263J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 9,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 May 2012 9,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 8,794 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 8,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 8,217 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 8,217 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2007 8,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 8,200 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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