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J22 GAK

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,354 mi
Last recorded136,354 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 GAK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 136,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 134,800 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 134,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 132,359 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 132,355 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 128,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 119,489 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 119,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 116,060 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipe above axle going rusty.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 112,216 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

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

n/s/r fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 107,924 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper smearing

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 101,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 98,573 miles

Fuel pipes above rear axle has slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 92,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 88,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 85,023 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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J22 GAK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J22 GAK, 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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What year was J22 GAK registered?

J22 GAK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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The MOT history for J22 GAK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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