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1973 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,500 mi
Last recorded6,500 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 22051,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 ODD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 6,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2026 19,147 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 18,159 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 18,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 5,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 5,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 16,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 4,888 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 4,861 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 4,754 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint weeping

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tractor joint weeping

Fail 7 Dec 2016 4,754 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front tractor joint weeping

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tractor joint weeping

Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 4,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,812 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 4,624 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 4,624 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 15,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 4,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 15,674 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 4,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,432 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 3,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 2,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,980 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 13,373 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 68,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 May 2006 68,987 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 10,085 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 10,085 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 67,705 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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1 ODD is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 ODD, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 ODD registered?

1 ODD is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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