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EDU 415K

1971 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,323 mi
Last recorded2,323 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 22061,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 415K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 2,323 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

various old welds and slight corrosion

Fail 22 May 2009 2,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

various old welds and slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2007 2,247 miles

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

metal brake pipes corrosion

underside heavily undersealed and greased

various under vehicle corrosion

Fail 14 May 2007 2,226 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

various old welds

Pass 18 May 2006 1,685 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner drive shaft boot insecure

various underbody corrosion

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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EDU 415K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 61,772 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 EDU 415K, 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 55 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 EDU 415K registered?

EDU 415K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is EDU 415K safe to buy?

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