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N740 PVL

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,942 mi
Last recorded48,942 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 48,942 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 48,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 48,127 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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N740 PVL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N740 PVL, 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 N740 PVL registered?

N740 PVL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N740 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 PVL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N740 PVL have outstanding finance?

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