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PPU 498K

1971 Mercedes-benz 220

Brown Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,287 mi
Last recorded63,287 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 22061,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPU 498K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 63,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 56,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,684 miles

pas box wet but no leak detected

Fail 13 Sep 2016 50,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pas box wet but no leak detected

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering box wet but no leak detected

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering box wet but no leak detected

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,078 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,656 miles

nearside rear flexi hose insecure

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,712 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,652 miles

slight binding of the nearside front and offside rear brakes

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,482 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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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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