1969 Mercedes Benz 250CE 2.5L Petrol · 250 R
1969 Mercedes Benz 250CE (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1969. Recorded mileage 97,413 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2019. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES BENZ 250CE
- Year / Origin
- 1969
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2019
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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250 R Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2018
- 97,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
250 R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1969 Mercedes Benz 250Ce (250 R) between August 2015 and October 2018.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”.
250 R Mileage History
- 05/08/201597,068 mi
- 10/08/201597,068 mi
- 15/08/201697,143 mi+75 mi
- 09/08/201797,143 mi
- 25/10/201897,413 mi+270 mi
Average of roughly 107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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