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N17 ADL

1996 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,938 mi
Last recorded80,938 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 22091,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 80,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 80,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 80,850 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 80,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall + all yres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,600 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,267 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,380 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,217 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,339 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,515 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,281 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

off side front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,873 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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N17 ADL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 91,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N17 ADL, 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 30 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 N17 ADL registered?

N17 ADL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 23 July 1996.

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