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WET 312K

1972 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 22044,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWET 312K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,709 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 84,709 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,714 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,369 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 78,369 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat back loose

n/s/f lower shocker bush deteriating

slight leak on power steering pipe

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar link bushes slight splitting/perished

slight distortion on n/s front brake

Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,334 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine leaking oil in places

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar link bushes slight splitting/perished

power steering hoses to pump and reservoir slight cracking/chafed in places

slight distortion on n/s front brake

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight binding in off side front & both rear brakes

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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WET 312K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 44,383 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 WET 312K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WET 312K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 18 February 1972.

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