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R423 UUJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 220

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,564 mi
Last recorded154,564 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 22099,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 UUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2012 154,564 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion around bodywork

underside of body and suspension componets has some corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2011 146,552 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 146,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both outer rear view mirror glass deteriorating

o/s/r parking brake has slightly low reading

some corrosion to bodywork

Pass 9 Apr 2010 138,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear number plate fading

various areas of corrosion to bodywork

Pass 16 Mar 2009 120,938 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 129,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 126,453 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 126,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 117,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 112,854 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 112,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R423 UUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R423 UUJ, 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.

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R423 UUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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