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ERU 99V

1979 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,461 mi
Last recorded9,461 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 25082,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERU 99V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 9,461 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on tread block

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread block

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on tread block

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread block

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2015 9,461 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft seal appears to be leaking transmission oil ?

Offside hand brake cable is resting on exhaust silencer

Fail 21 Sep 2015 9,461 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion within 30 cm of anti - roll bar mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear half shaft seal appears to be leaking transmission oil ?

Offside hand brake cable is resting on exhaust silencer

Pass 18 Sep 2014 9,461 miles

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING WHEN WHEEL IS SPUN BY HAND

O/S TOP OF WINDSCREEN STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,461 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 9,461 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,461 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 9,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,461 miles

Excessive amount of underseal, on undersideof vechile.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 9,461 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Excessive amount of underseal, on undersideof vechile.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,461 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 9,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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ERU 99V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 82,579 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 ERU 99V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERU 99V?

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What year was ERU 99V registered?

ERU 99V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 20 August 1979.

Is ERU 99V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERU 99V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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