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ABZ 1335

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,772 mi
Last recorded89,772 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 1335
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,772 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 88,704 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,067 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 84,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,739 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 81,739 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft doughnut has play

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,062 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,856 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 75,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 72,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,556 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 69,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,314 miles

Oil leak

Two chips in windscreen.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,556 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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ABZ 1335 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ABZ 1335, 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 ABZ 1335 registered?

ABZ 1335 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 8 June 1993.

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