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KAZ 4721

1996 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,972 mi
Last recorded132,972 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 22091,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 4721
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 132,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2006 121,384 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 121,341 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 114,092 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 114,092 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KAZ 4721 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 91,694 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 KAZ 4721, 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 30 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 KAZ 4721 registered?

KAZ 4721 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is KAZ 4721 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAZ 4721 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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