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P575 KHE

1996 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,499 mi
Last recorded223,499 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 22091,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 223,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 222,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 209,135 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 206,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 190,671 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 188,248 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2008 171,310 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 170,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 156,941 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 156,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 135,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 131,388 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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P575 KHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P575 KHE, 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 P575 KHE registered?

P575 KHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P575 KHE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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