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M805 BLC

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,635 mi
Last recorded160,635 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM805 BLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 160,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 160,608 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 157,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle originally from South Africa, 3.5ppm co% exhaust gas limit applies.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 154,440 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 154,440 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 149,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

vehicle is exempt from cat test . owner has proved vehicle originates from South Africa.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 149,140 miles

vehicle is exempt from cat test . owner has proved vehicle originates from South Africa.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 141,594 miles

car exempt from cat test as was originally from South Africa. Documents to support this submitted to us.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 133,153 miles

noise from lower steering column area under cowlings, no play found.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 133,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

noise from lower steering column area under cowlings, no play found.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 121,285 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 121,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 106,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 97,088 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges but are still legal.

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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M805 BLC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M805 BLC, 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 M805 BLC registered?

M805 BLC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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