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P953 TMV

1996 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

109,889 mi
Last recorded109,889 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 22091,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 TMV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 109,889 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 109,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,128 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 109,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,923 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

boot support struts poor operation

nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 108,206 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 108,206 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,076 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,155 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 102,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 99,367 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 99,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 94,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,694 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 91,694 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,704 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,243 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,673 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 77,673 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 71,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,647 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 67,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,481 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 56,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P953 TMV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 P953 TMV, 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 P953 TMV registered?

P953 TMV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P953 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 TMV shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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