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L9 PSO

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 220cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,183 mi
Last recorded158,183 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 PSO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine220cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 158,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,280 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 153,250 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 149,078 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 149,078 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 144,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 144,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,181 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 141,181 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,043 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 139,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 130,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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L9 PSO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 220cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L9 PSO, 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 L9 PSO registered?

L9 PSO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 6 October 1994.

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