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WWU 203J

1971 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,309 mi
Last recorded1,309 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 25046,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWU 203J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 1,309 miles

See advisory items on invoice.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 1,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding 50kg (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding 20kg (3.7.B.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

See advisory items on invoice.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 1,306 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f & o/s/f jacking pionts corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 1,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rusty holes in front and rear n/s sill(jacking point)

rusty holes in front and rear o/s sill (jacking point)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 1,306 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rusty holes in front and rear n/s sill(jacking point)

rusty holes in front and rear o/s sill (jacking point)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 1,306 miles

N/S/R seat belt stalk missing. Belt Operation limited

O/S/R tyre on limit - inner edge

Only 1 rear fog light working and switch not iluminating inside car

Rear inner sill s & outers poor . Front floor corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 1,292 miles

N/S mirror head not tight

No warning lighton fog light

Outer sills show signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2008 1,292 miles

All welding suspect

Corrosion O/S/F floor near handbrake cable.

No fog light warning light?

O/S/R tyre needs changing now on limit

Fail 16 Jul 2008 1,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All welding suspect

Corrosion O/S/F floor near handbrake cable.

No fog light warning light?

O/S wiper action poor.

O/S/R tyre needs changing now on limit

Pass 12 Jul 2007 1,287 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 1,285 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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WWU 203J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WWU 203J, 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 WWU 203J registered?

WWU 203J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is WWU 203J safe to buy?

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