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JRP 167L

1973 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,919 mi
Last recorded99,919 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 22051,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRP 167L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,919 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front inner wheel arches corroded

offside rear panel very badly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,919 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

accelerator sticks down

bad coolant leak

front inner wheel arches corroded

offside rear panel very badly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,899 miles

corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 11 Apr 2014 99,899 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,622 miles

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

slight corrosion in o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 21 Oct 2009 99,585 miles

nsf seatbelt slightly fluffed

slight brake bind osr

Pass 17 Oct 2008 99,370 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 99,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 99,270 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust . † exhaust monting rubbers perished. † n/s/ head light poor beam pattern.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 98,120 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/f inner wing . † seat belts slow to retract. † n/s/ head light poor beam pattern.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 98,120 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrosion on ns inner wing †seat belts slow to retract

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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JRP 167L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JRP 167L, 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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What year was JRP 167L registered?

JRP 167L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 12 March 1973.

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