1970 Mercedes 250 2.5L Petrol · BGC 770H
1970 Mercedes 250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1970. Recorded mileage 86,989 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 250
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 2495cc
BGC 770H Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 86,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BGC 770H Mileage History
- 21/03/202486,988 mi
- 12/04/202486,989 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
BGC 770H 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 1970 Mercedes 250 (BGC 770H) between March 2024 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system adjoining caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross me”.
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