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K233 AKX

1992 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,556 mi
Last recorded197,556 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 220128,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK233 AKX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 197,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 192,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 192,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 183,757 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 183,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 175,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 161,536 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 161,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 161,258 miles

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

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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K233 AKX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 128,821 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 K233 AKX, 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 34 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 K233 AKX registered?

K233 AKX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 11 December 1992.

Is K233 AKX safe to buy?

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