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GPA 661J

1971 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,900 mi
Last recorded83,900 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 22061,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPA 661J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,579 miles

corrosion to o/s/f toe board(near transmission tunnel)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion to o/s/f toe board(near transmission tunnel)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery tray corroded.

Fail 29 May 2015 81,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery tray corroded.

Pass 31 May 2014 80,900 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2014 80,896 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to n/s/f heel board area.

spare wheel well corroded.

Pass 22 May 2013 80,856 miles

corrosion to battery tray,spare wheel well.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 80,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to battery tray,spare wheel well.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,421 miles

corrosion to battery tray.

corrosion to front radiator crossmember.

corrosion to n/s/r footwell.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,867 miles

front lower radistor cross member corroded,o/s inner drive shaft boot insecure,bonnet difficult to open.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,894 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 77,877 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front suspension bushes perished

rear c/v boots perished x 4

Pass 28 May 2008 75,415 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 72,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,309 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 72,309 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear flexi mounts slight movement

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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GPA 661J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GPA 661J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPA 661J registered?

GPA 661J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 7 June 1971.

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