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L844 OWR

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,709 mi
Last recorded209,709 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 209,709 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 209,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2008 205,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

adivse handbrake warning light on

both front flexi brake pipes perishing

brake compensator pipes corroded

metal petrol lines on n/s corroded

metal petrol lines on o/s corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer sidewall and slightly damaged on inner sidewall

petrol cap seal perishing

steering damper slightly leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2008 205,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

adivse handbrake warning light on

both front flexi brake pipes perishing

brake compensator pipes corroded

metal petrol lines on n/s corroded

metal petrol lines on o/s corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer sidewall and slightly damaged on inner sidewall

petrol cap seal perishing

steering damper slightly leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2007 202,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2007 202,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2006 190,477 miles

rear exhaust rubbers badly split †o/s headlamp cracked and damp

Fail 9 Oct 2006 190,454 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked †fuel pipes excessively corrodecd

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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L844 OWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver 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 L844 OWR, 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 L844 OWR registered?

L844 OWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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