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J7 DAP

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,276 mi
Last recorded68,276 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,276 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 68,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,301 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,250 miles

offside rear shock absorber casing insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2009 66,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear shock absorber casing insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,111 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,315 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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J7 DAP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J7 DAP, 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 J7 DAP registered?

J7 DAP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is J7 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 DAP shows 8 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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