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N277 ELW

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,181 mi
Last recorded113,181 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 113,181 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 112,738 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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N277 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N277 ELW, 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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What year was N277 ELW registered?

N277 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N277 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 ELW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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