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KKP 768L

1973 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,999 mi
Last recorded14,999 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 25059,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKP 768L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 14,999 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 14,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 13,211 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 369 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wiper blades foul each other.

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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KKP 768L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 59,666 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 KKP 768L, 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 53 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 KKP 768L registered?

KKP 768L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 9 July 1973.

Is KKP 768L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKP 768L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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