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R12 ALE

1998 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,310 mi
Last recorded116,310 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 22099,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 ALE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 116,310 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 116,310 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 112,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,131 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 107,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 100,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,650 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 87,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/r tyrecut on side wall

Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,630 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 81,050 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 77,768 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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R12 ALE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 99,618 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 R12 ALE, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R12 ALE registered?

R12 ALE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R12 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 ALE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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