MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,381 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded outer sill (2.4.G.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
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NPU 955J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 NPU 955J, 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 NPU 955J registered?
NPU 955J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 10 June 1971.
Is NPU 955J safe to buy?
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