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579 XUT

1962 Mercedes-benz 220

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,360 mi
Last recorded25,360 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1962 Mercedes-benz 22077,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration579 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 72,152 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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579 XUT is a 1962 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 579 XUT, 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.

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What year was 579 XUT registered?

579 XUT is a 1962 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 2 March 1962.

Is 579 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 579 XUT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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