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K135 XBL

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,851 mi
Last recorded236,851 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK135 XBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 236,851 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 236,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 233,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 221,379 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 211,824 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings †

Fail 24 Apr 2006 211,655 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension components corroded

suspension pipes badly corroded

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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K135 XBL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K135 XBL, 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 K135 XBL registered?

K135 XBL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K135 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K135 XBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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