1978 Mercedes Unknown 2.7L Petrol · YBA 637S
1978 Mercedes Unknown (2.7L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 39,296 km. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 39,296 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 2746cc
YBA 637S Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2024
- 39,296 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YBA 637S Odometer History
- 10/10/202339,278 km
- 27/02/202439,296 km+18 km
Average of roughly 47 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
YBA 637S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mercedes Unknown (YBA 637S) between October 2023 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive above 9.99% (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))”.
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