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P633 TFR

1996 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,478 mi
Last recorded216,478 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 22091,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 TFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 216,478 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

welding repairs well covered

Fail 22 Oct 2020 216,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion building around jacking points.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 213,431 miles

slight corrosion on all rear jacking points

slight corrosion on front lower sills

Pass 28 Aug 2018 209,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 201,489 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 201,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 195,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 190,010 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 190,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 182,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 182,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 174,695 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf and osf inner archs starting to rust

Pass 8 Sep 2012 163,858 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 163,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 153,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 145,231 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 142,094 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 132,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 121,822 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 121,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 112,053 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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P633 TFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P633 TFR, 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 P633 TFR registered?

P633 TFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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