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LRL 114J

1971 Mercedes-benz 220

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,837 mi
Last recorded1,837 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 22061,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRL 114J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 1,837 miles

corrosion under vehicle in various areas & will need further attention

headlamp main beam warning inop

ind.stalk worn

Fail 15 Nov 2013 1,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

corrosion under vehicle in various areas & will need further attention

o/s/f floor holed under seat

Pass 21 Aug 2012 1,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 1,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 96,422 miles

left indicator works intermitantly

Pass 28 Apr 2006 95,609 miles

both rear shock absorber weak

Fail 28 Mar 2006 95,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

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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LRL 114J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRL 114J, 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 LRL 114J registered?

LRL 114J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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