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N786 COP

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,338 mi
Last recorded77,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN786 COP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,541 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 67,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,724 miles

front exhaust insecure

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 59,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front seat backs not locking in sometimes

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,807 miles

front seat backs not locking in sometimes

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,199 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 57,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,399 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,652 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,945 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,939 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,185 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 33,184 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N786 COP 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 78.9%.

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 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 N786 COP, 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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N786 COP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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