MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear outer valances corroded
Corrosion to areas of both outer sills - not prescribed areas
Corrosion to both front floorplan to sill areas - not prescribed area
Corrosion to rear of both front inner wheelarches - not prescribed areas
Corrosion to top of OSR inner wheelarch - not prescribed area
Imbalance to rear brakes
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Spare wheel well corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both rear lower valances corroded
Corrosion to area of both outer sills - not prescribed areas
Corrosion to front floorpan to sill areas - not prescribed areas
Corrosion to top of OSR inner wheelarch - not prescribed area
OSF tyre worn badly on inner edge
Rear of both front inner wheelarches corroded - not prescribed areas
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Spare wheel well corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
handbrake travel slight high
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
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PDE 520G is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in Cream with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PDE 520G, 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 PDE 520G registered?
PDE 520G is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is PDE 520G safe to buy?
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