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H9 KVW

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 KVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 116,000 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 116,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 113,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 113,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 113,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 113,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 113,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 112,802 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 110,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2014 111,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sill covered with undersealent,brake pipes and fuel lines covered with undersealent, slight oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 111,361 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 110,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 110,076 miles

underbody heavily application of underseal

Pass 21 May 2010 109,173 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 107,229 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

airbag light on

Pass 23 May 2008 105,904 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 105,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 103,903 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 102,342 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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H9 KVW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 132,660 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 H9 KVW, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H9 KVW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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