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P71 HMC

1996 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Lpg 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,565 mi
Last recorded159,565 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 22091,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 159,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrossion to wheel arch.

srs w/l is on.

Fail 5 May 2012 159,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrossion to wheel arch.

srs w/l is on.

Pass 5 May 2011 147,022 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 146,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 133,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 118,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 107,813 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer tyre sidewall is cords not visible.n

n/s/r sidewalls cut,

Pass 1 May 2007 97,743 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked.

Pass 3 May 2006 87,450 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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P71 HMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P71 HMC, 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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P71 HMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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