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C4 TJA

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,523 mi
Last recorded165,523 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 TJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 165,523 miles

brake pipes to front brakes & all pipes to rear in corroded/borderline condtion

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front & both rear tyres worn very close to limit

Fail 11 Oct 2007 165,523 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes to front brakes & all pipes to rear in corroded/borderline condtion

o/s front & both rear tyres worn very close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2006 157,459 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 148,779 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 148,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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C4 TJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C4 TJA, 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 C4 TJA registered?

C4 TJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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