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N728 DVW

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,190 mi
Last recorded174,190 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 DVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 174,190 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 174,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 170,306 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 168,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side body has damage but no sharpe edge

Pass 17 Feb 2020 158,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 155,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 143,737 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 140,243 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 132,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 129,491 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 127,725 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 127,714 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 123,988 miles

D.F oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper is damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 123,988 miles

D.F oil leak

front bumper is damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2008 119,259 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 119,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 112,236 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 112,236 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side front lower ball joint making noise whenn bounced on

oil leaking from rear diff

Pass 5 Nov 2005 100,673 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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N728 DVW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N728 DVW, 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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N728 DVW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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