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L185 RAH

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 RAH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 95,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,563 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 95,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 95,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 94,706 miles

advised nsr tyre getting low

advised all indictors stated going white

advised osf wing coroded no sharp edges

advised sheild around front pipe coroded

advised slight corrosion rear brake pipes

asdvised rear number plate delaminated

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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L185 RAH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 132,660 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 L185 RAH, 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 32 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 L185 RAH registered?

L185 RAH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L185 RAH safe to buy?

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