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L510 HRF

1993 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,621 mi
Last recorded220,621 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 220131,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 HRF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 220,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2019 217,467 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/R TOP SHOCKER MOUNT

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 217,467 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

CORROSION TO O/S/R TOP SHOCKER MOUNT

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 207,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 199,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mount broken.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 199,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mount broken.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 197,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 193,769 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 193,769 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 190,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 190,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 187,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 184,166 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 184,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 180,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f floor

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2011 180,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f floor

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2010 173,798 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has cut to side wall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 166,988 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Sep 2009 166,987 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2008 161,886 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 161,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside door trim insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2007 155,646 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 155,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 147,847 miles

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

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

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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L510 HRF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L510 HRF, 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 L510 HRF registered?

L510 HRF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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