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K797 BOH

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,383 mi
Last recorded143,383 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 BOH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 143,383 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 137,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

beam pattern poor needs attension

rear brakes slight ly holding on but work ok

Pass 17 Jan 2012 137,207 miles

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

beam pattern poor needs attension

rear brakes slight ly holding on but work ok

Pass 10 Feb 2009 126,618 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 121,114 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode, front tyres wearing on edges, all tyres starting to perish

slight damadge to front screen, rear no plate slight distortion, pas leak on pump, brakes wearing low, rear road springs corroding, rear flexi hose ends corroding, rear supension bushes starting to split,

Fail 15 Feb 2008 121,114 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes starting to corrode, front tyres wearing on edges, all tyres starting to perish

slight damadge to front screen, rear no plate slight distortion, pas leak on pump, brakes wearing low, rear road springs corroding, rear flexi hose ends corroding, rear supension bushes starting to split,

Pass 31 Jan 2007 119,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 117,534 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 117,534 miles

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

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

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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K797 BOH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K797 BOH, 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 K797 BOH registered?

K797 BOH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 25 February 1993.

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