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N428 LEX

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,809 mi
Last recorded81,809 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,809 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,925 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 79,925 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

temporary repair made to front seats to fix secure in upright position

Fail 1 Sep 2009 78,179 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 716,003 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,792 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 56,787 miles

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

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

side repeaters missing

Pass 21 Dec 2005 42,240 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 42,240 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

damage to front bumper n/s corner

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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N428 LEX 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 54.5%.

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 N428 LEX, 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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N428 LEX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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