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WMY 728S

1978 Mercedes-benz 250

Brown Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,430 mi
Last recorded119,430 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 25095,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMY 728S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2007 119,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 119,315 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 116,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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WMY 728S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250 in Brown with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 95,038 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 WMY 728S, 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 48 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 WMY 728S?

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What year was WMY 728S registered?

WMY 728S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 3 May 1978.

Is WMY 728S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMY 728S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WMY 728S have outstanding finance?

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