MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,210 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SLH 440L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 250 in Gold with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SLH 440L, 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.
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What year was SLH 440L registered?
SLH 440L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 29 March 1973.
Is SLH 440L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SLH 440L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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