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PFX 87

1960 Mercedes-benz 220

Cream Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,700 mi
Last recorded50,700 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFX 87
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1960
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,700 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,239 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 49,239 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,164 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,155 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 49,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 49,023 miles

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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PFX 87 is a 1960 Mercedes-benz 220 in Cream with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PFX 87, 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 66 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 PFX 87 registered?

PFX 87 is a 1960 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 17 May 1960.

Is PFX 87 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFX 87 shows 12 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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