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V603 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

428,351 mi
Last recorded428,351 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 428,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 383,025 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 383,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 339,309 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 293,826 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 265,322 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 265,322 miles

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

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

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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V603 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V603 FPF, 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 V603 FPF registered?

V603 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V603 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V603 FPF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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