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K115 ROT

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

282,084 mi
Last recorded282,084 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK115 ROT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 282,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 282,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 280,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 273,207 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

front wiper smeary

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2016 273,182 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

front wiper smeary

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 264,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 258,013 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2013 249,995 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 249,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 242,396 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rera tyre just above legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2011 234,365 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 234,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to do full cat test as unable to find model in computer data base

Pass 17 Mar 2010 226,941 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 226,941 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear sidelight getting dull

Pass 19 Mar 2009 217,698 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 217,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 206,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 197,756 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 197,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K115 ROT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K115 ROT, 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 K115 ROT registered?

K115 ROT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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