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V422 ROA

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,432 mi
Last recorded222,432 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV422 ROA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 222,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 217,629 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 May 2008 202,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 193,509 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 178,311 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 167,472 miles

slight play on offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 27 Nov 2006 167,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight play on offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 May 2006 147,399 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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V422 ROA is a 1999 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 77.8%.

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 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 V422 ROA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V422 ROA registered?

V422 ROA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V422 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V422 ROA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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