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P406 DJW

1996 Mercedes-benz 220

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,631 mi
Last recorded87,631 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 22091,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 DJW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 87,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 85,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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P406 DJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 91,694 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 P406 DJW, 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 30 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 P406 DJW registered?

P406 DJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P406 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 DJW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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