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3917 VF

1961 Mercedes-benz 220

Grey Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,741 mi
Last recorded44,741 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1961 Mercedes-benz 22047,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3917 VF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2019 44,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 44,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 44,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,471 miles

Ball joint has slight play in steering link arm x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,288 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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3917 VF is a 1961 Mercedes-benz 220 in Grey with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 47,522 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 3917 VF, 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 65 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 3917 VF registered?

3917 VF is a 1961 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 24 January 1961.

Is 3917 VF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3917 VF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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