MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,173 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers.
2. Front anti roll bar end split on offside.
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.
plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
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
1/ as per failure
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.
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)
1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.
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.
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)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
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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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