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FFT 739

1962 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1962 Mercedes-benz 22077,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFT 739
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/front floor corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,027 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear metal brake pipe poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2007 88,611 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,016 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 83,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 79,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FFT 739 is a 1962 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 77,460 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 FFT 739, 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 64 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 FFT 739 registered?

FFT 739 is a 1962 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 19 February 1962.

Is FFT 739 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFT 739 shows 6 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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