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K123 SSJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,470 mi
Last recorded114,470 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 114,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner STEERING AUXILIARY BRACKET PLAY

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 113,780 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 113,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached hanger rubbers broken & perished (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,025 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both nearside and offside rear various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

abs light illuminates when lights put on

Fail 30 Oct 2019 109,455 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both nearside and offside rear various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

abs light illuminates when lights put on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 106,382 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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K123 SSJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

K123 SSJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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