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J2 CPV

1992 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,004 mi
Last recorded132,004 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 220128,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 CPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 132,004 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure

front propshft rubber coupling worn

offside rear boot floor corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Jun 2012 131,992 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front bumper insecure

front propshaft rubber coupling worn

offside rear boot floor corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jun 2011 125,829 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 125,631 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 120,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 114,792 miles

advise engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2008 104,154 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 104,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

rear silencer repaired with fibreglass

Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,412 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 101,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust leak

Fail 20 Jun 2006 95,820 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,820 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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J2 CPV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 128,821 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 J2 CPV, 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 34 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 J2 CPV registered?

J2 CPV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 21 December 1992.

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