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M418 XER

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,175 mi
Last recorded177,175 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 177,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 175,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 175,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading is 1.061 max = 1.030 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co reading is0.552 max= 0.200 (7.3.D.3)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 175,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 175,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 172,297 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 172,294 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 163,986 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 153,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 143,109 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 143,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 133,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 125,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 125,527 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 118,267 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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M418 XER is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M418 XER, 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 M418 XER registered?

M418 XER is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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