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VNP 251L

1973 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Diesel 2192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,602 mi
Last recorded7,602 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz 22051,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 251L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 7,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 7,470 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 6,825 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 6,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 6,157 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 5,520 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 5,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 4,988 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 4,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 3,963 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 3,940 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,886 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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VNP 251L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,192cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VNP 251L, 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 VNP 251L registered?

VNP 251L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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