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S335 JGO

1998 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,943 mi
Last recorded162,943 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 22099,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 JGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 162,943 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 159,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 155,968 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 151,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 151,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 146,625 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall weakening

o/s/f tyre sidewall weakening

Pass 10 Mar 2008 136,407 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 130,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 126,578 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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S335 JGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S335 JGO, 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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What year was S335 JGO registered?

S335 JGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S335 JGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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