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K101 BWL

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,679 mi
Last recorded163,679 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 163,679 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 158,786 miles

Exhaust manifold blowing.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 158,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust manifold blowing.

Nearside rear tyre has a punture.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel filler door will not open so inspection of fuel cap not possible.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 152,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 143,420 miles

engine noise,damper on tensioner?

front discs look worn

offsidew front fog lamp innoperative

rear wiper blade split

slight play in nearside front bootom balljoint and wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2009 143,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

engine noise,damper on tensioner?

front discs look worn

offsidew front fog lamp innoperative

rear wiper blade split

slight play in nearside front bootom balljoint and wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2008 135,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 124,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 114,305 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 114,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in o/s/f tyre & was flat.

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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K101 BWL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K101 BWL, 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 K101 BWL registered?

K101 BWL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K101 BWL safe to buy?

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