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V356 FDT

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

667,650 mi
Last recorded667,650 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 FDT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 667,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 136,112 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 130,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 126,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 125,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bas/esp light on

n/s mirror broken

srs light on

Fail 2 Feb 2010 120,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 120,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 114,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 109,834 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 109,834 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 103,408 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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V356 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V356 FDT, 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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What year was V356 FDT registered?

V356 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V356 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V356 FDT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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