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DBY 946D

1966 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,901 mi
Last recorded9,901 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz 22060,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 946D
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 9,901 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 9,901 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 7,956 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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DBY 946D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 60,765 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 DBY 946D, 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 60 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 DBY 946D registered?

DBY 946D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 21 November 1966.

Is DBY 946D safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 946D shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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