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JWJ 675J

1971 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,007 mi
Last recorded69,007 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 22061,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWJ 675J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,007 miles

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

Headlamps emit a poor pattern

Horn operates intermittently

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill & floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill & floor (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 68,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,182 miles

Oil leak

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

all (175/80/14) Tyres perished and starting to split

both front (175/80/14) Tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2013 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

all (175/80/14) Tyres perished and starting to split

both front (175/80/14) Tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2011 68,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 67,584 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,300 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,021 miles

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

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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JWJ 675J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JWJ 675J, 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 JWJ 675J registered?

JWJ 675J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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