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K96 FUU

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,768 mi
Last recorded171,768 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK96 FUU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 171,768 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 168,990 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 168,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 164,850 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 164,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wings coroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 158,948 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 157,124 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 157,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 154,151 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion front suspension and springs

Pass 1 Jul 2011 151,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 149,146 miles

front no plate slightly delaminated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 149,146 miles

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

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

front no plate slightly delaminated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 146,306 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

o/s parking brake effort lower than n/s

Pass 11 Jul 2008 142,381 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front no plate slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre 2mm

o/s hand brake cable outer case deteriorated

o/s hand brake effort low

o/s rear suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2007 138,270 miles

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

o/s hand brake cable outer slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2006 132,637 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres on approx 1.6mm

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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K96 FUU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K96 FUU, 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 K96 FUU registered?

K96 FUU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 26 April 1993.

Is K96 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K96 FUU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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