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L694 LNF

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,685 mi
Last recorded98,685 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL694 LNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 96,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 96,190 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 96,151 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 93,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 91,524 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 91,518 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L694 LNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 117,681 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 L694 LNF, 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 27 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 L694 LNF registered?

L694 LNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L694 LNF safe to buy?

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