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BHW 358A

1963 Mercedes-benz 220

White Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

20,648 mi
Last recorded20,648 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1963 Mercedes-benz 22027,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 358A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 20,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 20,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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BHW 358A is a 1963 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 BHW 358A, 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 BHW 358A registered?

BHW 358A is a 1963 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 10 December 1963.

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