CarVerify

Free Car Check

WLC 97

1966 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,454 mi
Last recorded20,454 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz 25063,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLC 97
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2024 20,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 20,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 20,126 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 19,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 18,873 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 18,109 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall beginning to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,364 miles

Offside Rear splitting to sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,606 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,684 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 9,509 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,078 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,746 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WLC 97 is a 1966 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1966 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 63,695 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 WLC 97, 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 60 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 WLC 97?

You can check the full history of WLC 97 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WLC 97 registered?

WLC 97 is a 1966 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 25 April 1966.

Is WLC 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLC 97 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WLC 97 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WLC 97. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.