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K123 BJA

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Purple Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,801 mi
Last recorded199,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 BJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 199,801 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 199,707 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 183,201 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 173,088 miles

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

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

all round brake metal pipes covered with grease noted.

front and rear coil springs corroded noted.

fuel pipes corroded noted.

Pass 3 May 2006 166,461 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mount cracking

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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K123 BJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Purple with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K123 BJA, 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 K123 BJA registered?

K123 BJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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