MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlight image poor
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in 2 places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front headlight image poor.
corrosion to various areas including boot floor and inner arches etc.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
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EBW 254A is a 1963 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EBW 254A, 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 EBW 254A registered?
EBW 254A is a 1963 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 19 September 1963.
Is EBW 254A safe to buy?
The MOT history for EBW 254A shows 12 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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