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M18 JSB

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,705 mi
Last recorded115,705 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 JSB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,705 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing bald from inner edge of the tyre

Pass 4 May 2013 105,656 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 105,578 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 100,714 miles

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

brake fluid level is low

exhaust back box outer casing is corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 94,368 miles

The n/s mirror is loose.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,680 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 67,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 53,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 53,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 413,248 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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M18 JSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M18 JSB, 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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M18 JSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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