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CDE 102M

1973 Mercedes-benz 220

Cream Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,070 mi
Last recorded60,070 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 22051,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDE 102M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 60,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,049 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 60,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2017 59,768 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 59,696 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 59,470 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 59,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2012 58,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,542 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,221 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2009 58,048 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2009 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,525 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,057 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,669 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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CDE 102M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 in Cream with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CDE 102M, 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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What year was CDE 102M registered?

CDE 102M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is CDE 102M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDE 102M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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