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GFA 145L

1971 Mercedes-benz 220

Yellow Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

8,599 mi
Last recorded8,599 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2005
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 22061,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFA 145L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2005 8,599 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner wings signs of corrosion.

nearside and offside rear lower wheel arches corroded and holed(not within a prescribed area)

nearside rear boot floor poor.

offside front floor corroded+holed(not within prescribed area.)

under side of vehicle and suspension subframes generally rusty.

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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GFA 145L is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in Yellow with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 GFA 145L, 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 GFA 145L registered?

GFA 145L is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GFA 145L safe to buy?

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