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A13 DPW

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,421 mi
Last recorded115,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DPW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 115,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust temp bandage fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2026 115,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust temp bandage fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 113,191 miles

Front exhaust temp bandage fitted

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 113,191 miles

Front exhaust temp bandage fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 110,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Jun 2023 105,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 100,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 96,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 92,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,917 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,092 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,612 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,346 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,287 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,569 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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A13 DPW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 A13 DPW, 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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What year was A13 DPW registered?

A13 DPW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is A13 DPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 DPW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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