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YJL 73L

1972 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,252 mi
Last recorded23,252 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz C68,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJL 73L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 23,252 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 123,168 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,140 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 23,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,796 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,852 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,795 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,650 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,533 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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YJL 73L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 68,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJL 73L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJL 73L registered?

YJL 73L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is YJL 73L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJL 73L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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