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N143 SMV

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,006 mi
Last recorded143,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 143,006 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly uneven.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to wear limit.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 142,993 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres wearing slightly uneven.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to wear limit.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 133,408 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge,NO cords showing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 123,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge,NO cords showing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 120,013 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 120,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,172 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 106,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 101,175 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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N143 SMV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N143 SMV, 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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N143 SMV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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