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23 EXO

1962 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,718 mi
Last recorded55,718 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1962 Mercedes-benz 22077,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 EXO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 50,809 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Fail 6 May 2014 50,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake pedal antislip rubber wearing on edge

nearside wiperblade deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2012 40,830 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiperblades starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,830 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both wiperblades starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 34,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 May 2010 34,579 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 33,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,054 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 31,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,118 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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23 EXO is a 1962 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1962 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 77,460 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 23 EXO, 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 64 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 23 EXO?

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What year was 23 EXO registered?

23 EXO is a 1962 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 7 September 1962.

Is 23 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 EXO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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