MOT Status
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63,287 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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pas box wet but no leak detected
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
pas box wet but no leak detected
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering box wet but no leak detected
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering box wet but no leak detected
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear brakes binding slightly
nearside rear flexi hose insecure
offside rear brake binding slightly
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight binding of the nearside front and offside rear brakes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
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PPU 498K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220 in Brown with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PPU 498K, 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 PPU 498K registered?
PPU 498K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 12 October 1971.
Is PPU 498K safe to buy?
The MOT history for PPU 498K shows 18 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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