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NSK 117

1961 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,452 mi
Last recorded50,452 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1961 Mercedes-benz 22047,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSK 117
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,452 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 50,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing Drag link on all four joints (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 50,444 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested both as inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling drag link end pulling on handbrake cable (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working all front and rear inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both, pump not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,407 miles

Nearside bonnet stay broken

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 30 Jun 2016 50,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box missing (7.1.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside bonnet stay broken

Rear boot cross member corroded

all four tyres cracking through age deterioration

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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NSK 117 is a 1961 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1961 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 47,522 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 NSK 117, 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 65 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 NSK 117 registered?

NSK 117 is a 1961 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 7 March 1961.

Is NSK 117 safe to buy?

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