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J5 LPC

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,955 mi
Last recorded146,955 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 LPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 146,955 miles

previously wax oiled (needs a refresh)

Fail 15 Aug 2024 146,939 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (registration plate ) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both to small . front displayed in the windscreen. (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery is flat

vehicle has signs of corrosion . Previously painted in an underseal treatment

Pass 2 Jun 2023 144,854 miles

underbody and both front suspension arms corroded

Fail 11 May 2023 144,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyres stretced (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 142,959 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight play in steering multiple joints

Fail 21 Apr 2022 142,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

slight play in steering multiple joints

Pass 18 Apr 2021 137,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 133,991 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,773 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 133,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 133,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,721 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,008 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 132,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J5 LPC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J5 LPC, 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 J5 LPC registered?

J5 LPC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 22 June 1993.

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