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WCU 810Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,203 mi
Last recorded73,203 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 25077,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 810Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,161 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 73,161 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,135 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,087 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 73,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 73,029 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 73,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 72,876 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 72,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,819 miles

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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WCU 810Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 77,015 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 WCU 810Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCU 810Y registered?

WCU 810Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 15 July 1983.

Is WCU 810Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCU 810Y shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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