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BVJ 222L

1973 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

20,443 mi
Last recorded20,443 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 22051,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVJ 222L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,443 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 20,443 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 20,402 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort 279 / 176 & 200/100 (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

(Underfloor )FUEL PIPES CORRODED

EXCESS CORROSION FOUND :----- NEARSIDE OUTER SILL OFFSIDE OUTER SILL NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING / WHEELARCH AREAS OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING / WHEEL ARCH AREAS

NEAR & OFFSIDE Front floor foot wells showing some corrosion

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced DIP REFLECTOR DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD = min. 2mm MD =2311 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced DIP REFLECTOR 'silvering ' DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TDE =min. 2mm MD =2311 (4.1.E.1)

REAR AXLE DIFFERERENTIAL --PINION OIL SEAL SUBSTANTIAL LEAK PRESENT

Pass 29 Jan 2016 15,967 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 15,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box + (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front flooring and outer side sill corroding

nearside rear drive shaft inner boot insecure

offside front outer side sill corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2015 14,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front flooring and outer side sill corroding

nearside rear drive shaft inner boot insecure

offside front outer side sill corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2013 4,010 miles

corrosion development in sills\slight play in front steering and suspension joints\exhausat corroded and minor leak\osf tyre outer tread wear

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,390 miles

corrosion development in nsf floor and inner arch\fuel pipes corroding\exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2012 99,378 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f floor has slight corrosion

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f inner wing has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s outersill corroding front and rear.o/s inner sill at rear. n/s outersill.

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,996 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 78,900 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 78,311 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,076 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 77,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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BVJ 222L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,317 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 BVJ 222L, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BVJ 222L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 9 January 1973.

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