MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front number plate slight damage
nearside-offside rear tyre's worn on outer edge
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate slight damage
nearside-offside rear tyre's worn on outer edge
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YKX 178J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 46,077 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 YKX 178J, 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 55 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 YKX 178J registered?
YKX 178J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 18 June 1971.
Is YKX 178J safe to buy?
The MOT history for YKX 178J shows 6 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.
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