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N826 PTL

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,823 mi
Last recorded98,823 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 PTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,823 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 98,823 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 95,561 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 95,561 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 93,639 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 93,639 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,266 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,588 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 84,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 83,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,935 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,710 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,711 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 59,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

diff leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,214 miles

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

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

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

diff leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,409 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,314 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,122 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,391 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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N826 PTL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N826 PTL, 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 N826 PTL registered?

N826 PTL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N826 PTL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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