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500 AAE

1957 Mercedes-benz 220

Cream Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,561 mi
Last recorded75,561 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration500 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1957
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 75,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 74,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,758 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 73,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,702 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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500 AAE is a 1957 Mercedes-benz 220 in Cream with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 500 AAE, 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 69 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 500 AAE?

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What year was 500 AAE registered?

500 AAE is a 1957 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 29 July 1957.

Is 500 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 AAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 500 AAE have outstanding finance?

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