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M148 FGT

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Gold Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

371,033 mi
Last recorded371,033 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 371,033 miles

Excessive corrossion to offside front floor but outside of prescribed areas

Front exhaust hanger (by cat) broken but system secure

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Parking brake has liuttle reserve close to excessive

Rear coil springs corroding

Steering arm drag link ball joint boots split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 23 Feb 2015 370,974 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Excessive corrossion to offside front floor but outside of prescribed areas

Front exhaust hanger (by cat) broken but system secure

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Parking brake has liuttle reserve close to excessive

Rear coil springs corroding

Steering arm drag link ball joint boots split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 358,920 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

boot difficult to close

offside rear door shut corroded within prescribed areas not excessive

Fail 18 Mar 2014 358,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

boot difficult to close

offside rear door shut corroded within prescribed areas not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2013 340,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

chip to windscreen

headlamp aims poor

offside rear ligh cluster dammaged

slight play @ offside front suspension/steering

Pass 24 Apr 2012 321,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight damage to n/s rear light

Fail 24 Apr 2012 321,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight damage to n/s rear light

Pass 2 Apr 2011 294,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 269,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 246,706 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 246,706 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 May 2008 219,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 190,754 miles

slight damage to o/s/r lamp assy

Pass 22 Apr 2006 159,788 miles

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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M148 FGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Gold with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M148 FGT, 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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M148 FGT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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