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PJT 268J

1971 Mercedes-benz 220

White Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,593 mi
Last recorded40,593 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 22061,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 268J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,576 miles

n/s/f floor holed & corroded outside prescribed area

surface corrosion o/s/f floor

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,562 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

front floors rusty

rear brake pipes have some rusting

spring assisters fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 40,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

front floors rusty

rear brake pipes have some rusting

spring assisters fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2014 40,318 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,057 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 40,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,969 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

suface corrosion off side front lower jack point mounting

Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,969 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

suface corrosion off side front lower jack point mounting

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,640 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 39,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,569 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 39,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,443 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,002 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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PJT 268J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PJT 268J, 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 PJT 268J registered?

PJT 268J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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