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K234 KNU

1992 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,124 mi
Last recorded199,124 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 220128,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK234 KNU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 199,124 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 199,124 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 190,960 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 190,960 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak on engine

petrol tank neck corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2005 185,878 miles

rear brake discs badly pitted(borderline pass)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 185,848 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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K234 KNU is a 1992 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 50%.

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 K234 KNU, 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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K234 KNU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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