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2983VM0

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

476,680 mi
Last recorded476,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2983VM0
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 476,680 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 476,665 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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2983VM0 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 117,681 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 2983VM0, 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 27 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 2983VM0 registered?

2983VM0 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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