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HVK 49C

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,774 mi
Last recorded68,774 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 49C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,774 miles

PAS has a slight leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,161 miles

Handbrake performance is poor

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is poor

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,130 miles

Oil leak

handbrake is very poor

n/s and o/s rear floors-sill sections are corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,982 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,386 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front idler arm has slight play

nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,223 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,399 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside inner sill is slightly corroed

oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s handbrake effort low

o/s footbrake slight bind

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,126 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

pas box has slight leak

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 56,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,252 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 54,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all shockers have reduced damping effect

all wheel bearings have very slight play

engine and differential leaking oil

Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f trunnion has slight lift

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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HVK 49C is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 100,240 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 HVK 49C, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HVK 49C is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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