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OLE 550E

1966 Mercedes-benz 250

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,932 mi
Last recorded23,932 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz 25063,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLE 550E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 23,932 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 23,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,678 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 23,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top suspension joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2016 23,675 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 23,675 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,791 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 23,675 miles

slight play in nearside king pin cross pin (top )

underbody welded and undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,625 miles

ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places (floor area and rear suspension area )

Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,675 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 23,675 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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OLE 550E is a 1966 Mercedes-benz 250 in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1966 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 63,695 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLE 550E, 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 60 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 OLE 550E registered?

OLE 550E is a 1966 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 3 June 1966.

Is OLE 550E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLE 550E shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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