Mercedes 250 (1980)
1980 Mercedes 250
CarHunch is tracking 131 1980 Mercedes 250 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**This 1980 Mercedes 250 is essentially a non-starter for MOT purposes: zero of the 131 vehicles in this cohort passed their test, compared to the UK average of 80%.** That's not a reflection of Mercedes engineering—it's because these cars are 44 years old and almost certainly unregistered or off the road; the data represents vehicles that did attempt MOT, meaning they're in genuinely poor condition.
**If you're considering one as a restoration project or classic purchase, understand that it will need serious work to pass a modern MOT.** Check the specific vehicle's history and condition in person rather than relying on this cohort data, which captures only the outliers still being tested rather than representative examples of the model.
We have 131 1980 Mercedes 250 vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1980 Mercedes 250
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Mercedes 250
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (93%) | 122 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (7%) | 9 | 0% | 0 |
Most Common MOT Issues — 1980 Mercedes 250
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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100%
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion
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100%
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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50%
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
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50%
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view
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50%
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
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50%
Front front brake juddering severely
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50%
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
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50%
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1980. Counts include advisories and failures.
Found a specific Mercedes 250?
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