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GWP 630J

1971 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,070 mi
Last recorded40,070 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 22061,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWP 630J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,070 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,859 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,950 miles

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

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

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

O/S Front & Rear TYRES small cracks

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

X1 Rear box rubber mounting slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,601 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SMALL CRACKS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SMALL LEAK BY GEARBOX CYLINDER

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,118 miles

near side front and rear tyres side wall starting to crack

rear bushes on front cross member worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Jul 2007 38,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front and rear tyres side wall starting to crack

rear bushes on front cross member worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 Jul 2006 38,104 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,104 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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GWP 630J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GWP 630J, 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 GWP 630J registered?

GWP 630J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is GWP 630J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWP 630J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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