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YGY 606

1966 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,875 mi
Last recorded72,875 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz 25063,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 606
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 72,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 72,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,769 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,656 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,656 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Centre steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not working (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)

oil leak

water leak

Fail 11 Nov 2016 72,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)

oil leak

water leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,009 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,669 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 71,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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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YGY 606 is a 1966 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YGY 606, 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.

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What year was YGY 606 registered?

YGY 606 is a 1966 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 22 July 1966.

Is YGY 606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 606 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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