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JPO 835C

1965 Mercedes-benz 220

White Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,041 mi
Last recorded68,041 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 22049,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPO 835C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

centre exhaust mount not fully secure

dampness around power steering pump

heavy underseal applied under vehicle unable to fully access metalwork

o/s wiper blade ribs coming apart

Fail 25 May 2017 68,020 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box/unions (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working R/h (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

centre exhaust mount not fully secure

dampness around power steering pump

heavy underseal applied under vehicle unable to fully access metalwork

o/s wiper blade ribs coming apart

Pass 9 May 2016 66,951 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

if proven vehicle first used before 1st January 1965 then seat belt not required.

no seat belts fitted.

Fail 4 May 2016 66,948 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing both (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

if proven vehicle first used before 1st January 1965 then seat belt not required.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,388 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 66,371 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,162 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,156 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,170 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 61,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,402 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,111 miles

o/s/f small amount of play in king pin

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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JPO 835C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JPO 835C, 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 61 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 JPO 835C registered?

JPO 835C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 4 May 1965.

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