MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M418 XER safe to buy?
The MOT history for M418 XER shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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