1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 2.5L Petrol · LFL 430L
1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 1973. Recorded mileage 28,209 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 250
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LFL 430L Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 28,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LFL 430L Mileage History
- 03/02/202228,209 mi
- 17/02/202328,209 mi
- 30/05/202428,286 mi+77 mi
- 07/10/202528,209 mi-77 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LFL 430L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 (LFL 430L) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). 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.
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