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234 PPO

1963 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,417 mi
Last recorded26,417 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1963 Mercedes-benz 22027,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 26,417 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 25,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 23,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 21,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,575 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 20,575 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 19,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 18,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 18,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 17,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 17,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 17,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2013 16,430 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 15,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,466 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 14,466 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,167 miles

front and rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

slight lift in king pin thrusts

Fail 28 May 2010 13,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

slight lift in king pin thrusts

Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,179 miles

both front inner sills corroded

off side rear inner wheel arche rust holed but plated from inside

Fail 13 Jun 2007 12,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both front inner sills corroded

off side rear inner wheel arche rust holed but plated from behind

Pass 14 Sep 2005 11,784 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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234 PPO is a 1963 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 234 PPO, 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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What year was 234 PPO registered?

234 PPO is a 1963 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 18 December 1963.

Is 234 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 234 PPO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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