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L394 DNX

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,862 mi
Last recorded144,862 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL394 DNX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 144,862 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion to both front inner wing metel brake pipes

Fail 24 Aug 2009 144,860 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion to both front inner wing metel brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2008 143,132 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 143,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 141,703 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2007 141,702 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 16 Feb 2006 141,508 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 141,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

metel petrol pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

slight distortion to front brake discs

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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L394 DNX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L394 DNX, 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 L394 DNX registered?

L394 DNX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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