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JKN 887L

1973 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,533 mi
Last recorded13,533 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 22051,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKN 887L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 13,533 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 18 May 2017 12,889 miles

Front sub frame rubber mountings deteriorated

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch flexible hydraulic hose bulged and ferrules corroded, advise replace asap

Pass 12 May 2016 12,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 11,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 10,218 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 9,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,915 miles

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

under side surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2011 7,810 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 4 May 2011 7,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside headlight appears to be slightly dim.

Pass 19 May 2009 5,115 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2009 5,104 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2008 3,948 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside front floor holed by corrosion

Fail 15 May 2008 3,934 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside front floor holed by corrosion

Pass 15 May 2007 2,764 miles

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

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

front subframe mountings poor

nearside wiper blade poor

slight corrosion around rear anti roll bar mountings

Pass 5 May 2006 1,296 miles

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

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

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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JKN 887L 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 JKN 887L, 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.

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JKN 887L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 18 April 1973.

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