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TOY 468M

1973 Mercedes-benz 220

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,497 mi
Last recorded15,497 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 22051,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOY 468M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 15,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,459 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,414 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,340 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,300 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 15,272 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 15,245 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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TOY 468M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,317 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 TOY 468M, 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 53 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 TOY 468M registered?

TOY 468M is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 December 1973.

Is TOY 468M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOY 468M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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