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V862 DBD

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,173 mi
Last recorded161,173 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 161,173 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/subframe, lower suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis, under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

play in inner steering joints

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2017 145,347 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 3.off side rear tyre near legal limits

4. near side front and near side rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 145,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.off side front tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 3.off side rear tyre near legal limits

4. near side front and near side rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 139,158 miles

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers.

2. Front anti roll bar end split on offside.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 139,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens damaged, showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers.

2. Front anti roll bar end split on offside.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,735 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2015 135,732 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,423 miles

1/ as per failure

Fail 13 Oct 2014 120,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Offside rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 116,732 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 116,702 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,768 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 113,766 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 103,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,301 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 86,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,359 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,557 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,624 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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V862 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V862 DBD, 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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V862 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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