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JHX 246K

1971 Mercedes-benz 220

Bronze Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

4,495 mi
Last recorded4,495 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 22061,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHX 246K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 4,495 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 4,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 4,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and pipe to caliper from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 4,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 4,214 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 4,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 23 Jan 2014 3,787 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 3,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 3,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 3,315 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 3,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 1,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 1,846 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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JHX 246K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in Bronze with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JHX 246K, 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 JHX 246K registered?

JHX 246K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 13 September 1971.

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