CarVerify

Free Car Check

K56 RLK

1992 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

271,859 mi
Last recorded271,859 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 220128,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK56 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 271,859 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 271,856 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 268,025 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 268,925 miles

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

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

o/s/r andn/s/f tyres are perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 265,760 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 265,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 263,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 255,380 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 220 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K56 RLK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K56 RLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K56 RLK?

You can check the full history of K56 RLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K56 RLK registered?

K56 RLK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 16 December 1992.

Is K56 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K56 RLK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K56 RLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K56 RLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.