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A20 OEB

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,038 mi
Last recorded188,038 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OEB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 188,038 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 188,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 183,791 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 183,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 179,627 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 179,627 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 173,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 168,519 miles

rear subframe bushes poor condition

rear trailing arm rubber bushes poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2006 162,108 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 162,108 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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A20 OEB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A20 OEB, 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 A20 OEB registered?

A20 OEB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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