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M714 UKK

1998 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,949 mi
Last recorded33,949 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 22099,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM714 UKK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013 33,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,949 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 322,746 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 322,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 308,136 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 305,961 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 286,623 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 286,622 miles

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

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

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

rear diff mountings worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 270,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 232,358 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 232,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 235,985 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 235,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 192,338 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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M714 UKK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 99,618 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 M714 UKK, 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 28 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 M714 UKK registered?

M714 UKK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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