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RSJ 226

1976 Mercedes-benz 220

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,619 mi
Last recorded91,619 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSJ 226
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2011 91,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play at the steering wheel

smoke from exhaust on idle

Pass 7 Sep 2007 91,489 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 91,263 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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RSJ 226 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RSJ 226, 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 50 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 RSJ 226 registered?

RSJ 226 is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 23 September 1976.

Is RSJ 226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSJ 226 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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