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XRJ 713K

1971 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,287 mi
Last recorded51,287 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 25046,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRJ 713K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 51,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,168 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 51,164 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,103 miles

both front sub frame rubber bushes deteriorated (rear bushes)

general rusting under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,075 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general rusting in under vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,838 miles

front sub frame rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s rear spliting due to age

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,474 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake hose close to contact with driveshaft

Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Battery insecure

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake hose close to contact with driveshaft

rear exhaust has hanger missing

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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XRJ 713K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRJ 713K, 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 XRJ 713K registered?

XRJ 713K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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