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M442 UJH

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

369,904 mi
Last recorded369,904 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 UJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 369,904 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion and holes in front inner flitch panels

corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

nearside headlight cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2013 367,855 miles

corrosion offside front and nearside front floorpan

front numberplate deteriorated

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorated

front wiperblade split

nearside front headlamp cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 356,262 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 346,891 miles

nearside headlight glass cracked

offside washer jet not working

Fail 28 Feb 2011 346,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside headlight glass cracked

offside washer jet not working

Pass 26 Feb 2010 337,308 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 26 Feb 2010 337,308 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 11 Mar 2009 331,895 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre 3mm nearside rear tyre 3.5mm

Fail 3 Mar 2008 328,035 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 328,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 313,510 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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M442 UJH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M442 UJH, 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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What year was M442 UJH registered?

M442 UJH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M442 UJH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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