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L294 AUS

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,066 mi
Last recorded109,066 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL294 AUS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 109,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all flexi brake hose deteriorated & corrosion to ferrules

nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear sub-frame front mounting cup washer corroded - advise to have looked at

Fail 31 Dec 2025 109,066 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking rear plastic push fit not fully seated - strong advise to have further check (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all flexi brake hose deteriorated & corrosion to ferrules

nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear sub-frame front mounting cup washer corroded - advise to have looked at

Pass 27 Jun 2025 107,729 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 107,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, in retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 107,386 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, in retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,550 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 106,550 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking under tray (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyre wall damage

major under vehicle corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2016 104,852 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyre wall damage

major under vehicle corrosion

Fail 26 May 2016 102,415 miles

Fuel system component leaking area of underbody rear plastic cover (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre perished

numerous areas of corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 4 Sep 2015 100,177 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed rusty (7.2.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 100,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed rusty (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,569 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 96,563 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2013 96,563 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 96,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,774 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 95,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 95,306 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
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L294 AUS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L294 AUS, 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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L294 AUS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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