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SUY 777L

1973 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,982 mi
Last recorded10,982 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 25059,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUY 777L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,982 miles

idle low

corrosion rear fllor

Fail 22 Jun 2006 10,975 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front floor corroded

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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SUY 777L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SUY 777L, 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 SUY 777L registered?

SUY 777L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is SUY 777L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUY 777L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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