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S434 KBW

1998 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,244 mi
Last recorded10,244 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 22099,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2006 10,244 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 9,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S434 KBW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S434 KBW, 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 S434 KBW registered?

S434 KBW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S434 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S434 KBW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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