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YIW 114

1972 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,597 mi
Last recorded98,597 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 25049,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 114
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 98,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,361 miles

fuel hose from tank slightly perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

rear subframe front bushes in poor condition

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,103 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 98,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 97,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,573 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,720 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,720 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,588 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 92,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

number plate lamps reduced output

Pass 14 Jun 2008 91,522 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
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YIW 114 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 49,028 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 YIW 114, 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 54 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 YIW 114 registered?

YIW 114 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 6 October 1972.

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