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V272 ESS

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,143 mi
Last recorded140,143 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 ESS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 140,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 123,873 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 123,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 107,765 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 17,764 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 101,139 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 101,139 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 99,020 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 99,020 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 97,737 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 95,562 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 95,562 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 91,461 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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V272 ESS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 117,681 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 V272 ESS, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V272 ESS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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