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19 DLC

1963 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1963 Mercedes-benz 22027,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration19 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,563 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 78,522 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main going into T piece at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake overall effort very low 17% .

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 78,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe corroded at the rear going into T-piece . (1.1.11 (c))

Metal fuel pipes under the car starting to show signs of corrosion .

Offside rear bump stop missing .

Overall handbrake effort low at only 17% .

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 78,497 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe corroded at the rear going into T-piece . (1.1.11 (c))

Metal fuel pipes under the car starting to show signs of corrosion .

Offside rear bump stop missing .

Overall handbrake effort low at only 17% .

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,345 miles

Slight play in offside front hub assembly .

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 78,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside front hub assembly .

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in n/s/f kingpin assembly

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,032 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 77,850 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar links rubber bushes slightly cracked/perished

Offside Front antiroll bar links rubber bushes slightly cracked/perished

Fail 13 Feb 2019 77,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front antiroll bar links rubber bushes slightly cracked/perished

Offside Front antiroll bar links rubber bushes slightly cracked/perished

Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,400 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?

Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,200
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 944
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 428
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 412
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
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19 DLC is a 1963 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1963 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 27,398 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 220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 19 DLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 63 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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19 DLC is a 1963 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 July 1963.

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