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M299 YJO

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Brown Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018
Pass 30 Aug 2017
Pass 2 Sep 2016
Pass 22 Jul 2015
Pass 12 Jun 2014
Pass 23 Jul 2013
Fail 23 Jul 2013

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012
Pass 1 Jul 2011

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

headlamps have been masked for u.k

no side- repeators fitted but front indicators are 'wrap around' type

rear brake application slightly uneven

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2010

very slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 5 Jul 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

speedo odometer not displayed fully

Pass 6 Jan 2009 124,913 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 118,277 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

headlamps masked for u.k

Pass 2 Jan 2007 110,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 107,001 miles

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

exhaust heatshields on front pipe (and mounting) corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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M299 YJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 in Brown with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 114,340 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 M299 YJO, 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 31 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 M299 YJO registered?

M299 YJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M299 YJO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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