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EBW 254A

1963 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1963 Mercedes-benz 22027,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 254A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlight image poor

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,864 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,422 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 95,420 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,491 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 93,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,750 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 92,750 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 89,941 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,941 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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