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S236 AUD

1998 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,742 mi
Last recorded73,742 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 22099,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 AUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,742 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 73,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 64,616 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 56,249 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

parking brake pedal long travel

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,249 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

parking brake pedal long travel

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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S236 AUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S236 AUD, 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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S236 AUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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