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4993 VX

1983 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,682 mi
Last recorded44,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration4993 VX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 44,281 miles

Oil leak

general condition represents the age of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,695 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,695 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,256 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 36,913 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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4993 VX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 4993 VX, 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 43 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 4993 VX registered?

4993 VX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is 4993 VX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4993 VX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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