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XLG 451R

1977 Mercedes-benz 250

Green Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,433 mi
Last recorded127,433 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 25083,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 451R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2005 127,417 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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XLG 451R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 250 in Green with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 83,784 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 XLG 451R, 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 49 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 XLG 451R registered?

XLG 451R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 17 June 1977.

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