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J13 FAR

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,687 mi
Last recorded184,687 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 FAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 184,687 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 184,686 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play n/s steering

Pass 19 Sep 2007 183,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 179,202 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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J13 FAR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J13 FAR, 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 J13 FAR registered?

J13 FAR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is J13 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 FAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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