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BLZ 5341

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,873 mi
Last recorded86,873 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 5341
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 86,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,902 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 81,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,900 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 80,900 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,547 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,858 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,549 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,632 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 64,632 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,290 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 62,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,166 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 60,901 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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BLZ 5341 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLZ 5341, 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 BLZ 5341 registered?

BLZ 5341 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is BLZ 5341 safe to buy?

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