MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C5 MSA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C5 MSA, 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 C5 MSA registered?
C5 MSA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 28 April 1993.
Is C5 MSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C5 MSA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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