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OAS 314

1980 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,646 mi
Last recorded62,646 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 314
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2010 61,613 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,138 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 60,138 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OAS 314 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAS 314, 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 46 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 OAS 314 registered?

OAS 314 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is OAS 314 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAS 314 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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