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C7 SJP

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

170,141 mi
Last recorded170,141 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SJP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2007 170,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 165,612 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside headlight cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2006 165,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside headlight cracked

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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C7 SJP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C7 SJP, 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 C7 SJP registered?

C7 SJP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is C7 SJP safe to buy?

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