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K133 GFS

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,351 mi
Last recorded170,351 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK133 GFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 170,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 163,575 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 154,296 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 147,326 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 147,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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K133 GFS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K133 GFS, 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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K133 GFS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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