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FKF 303L

1973 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,765 mi
Last recorded96,765 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 22051,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKF 303L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 96,765 miles

EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 13 Jun 2020 96,765 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No rear seat belt fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,765 miles

NO REAR SEAT BELT FITTED.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,698 miles

underside off car rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,174 miles

no power steering fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

no power steering fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 11 May 2012 95,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 95,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 95,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,733 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 94,223 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 94,223 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 93,943 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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FKF 303L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKF 303L, 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 53 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 FKF 303L registered?

FKF 303L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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