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K134 JRS

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,362 mi
Last recorded194,362 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK134 JRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 194,362 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering goemetry is obviously a long way out.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 194,301 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 191,171 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 191,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 186,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2012 186,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 181,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 177,157 miles

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

front no,plate deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2010 177,151 miles

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

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

front no,plate deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2009 174,026 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 170,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 165,741 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 165,737 miles

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

both rear tyres are low on tread

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

Pass 23 May 2006 163,520 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 163,509 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)

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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K134 JRS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K134 JRS, 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 K134 JRS registered?

K134 JRS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 25 June 1993.

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