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A5 JXJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 147,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 145,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 132,456 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 132,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 126,499 miles

Both front tyres are starting to deteriorate

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 120,582 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 114,698 miles

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

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

ageing cracks on o/s rear tyre.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,735 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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 21 May 2008 105,906 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 105,906 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 102,175 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 97,992 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 97,992 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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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A5 JXJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A5 JXJ, 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 A5 JXJ registered?

A5 JXJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 26 January 1993.

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