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LFL 430L

1973 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,209 mi
Last recorded28,209 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 25059,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 430L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 28,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 28,286 miles

motor sport vehicle .

Pass 17 Feb 2023 28,209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,209 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 28,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect break point (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 28,209 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,209 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,209 miles

vehicle is rally prepared

Fail 9 Feb 2016 28,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

vehicle is rally prepared

Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,202 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front wheel bearing starting to wear

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,745 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 8,265 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LFL 430L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LFL 430L, 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

How do I check the history of LFL 430L?

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What year was LFL 430L registered?

LFL 430L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 27 April 1973.

Is LFL 430L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFL 430L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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