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A11 LLU

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

234,504 mi
Last recorded234,504 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 234,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to off side front bumber support close to main chassis

nearside rear shockabsorber has slight leak

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 17 Jun 2014 234,504 miles

corrosion to off side front bumber support close to main chassis

nearside rear shockabsorber has slight leak

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 13 Aug 2013 231,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 231,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2010
Fail 10 Dec 2010 227,167 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 227,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 219,955 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 219,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,048 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 210,048 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 204,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 192,900 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 192,898 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 192,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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A11 LLU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 131,492 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 A11 LLU, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A11 LLU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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