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V872 XNV

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,776 mi
Last recorded165,776 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 XNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 165,776 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2008 165,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2007 150,700 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 150,699 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 104,314 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 104,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre,s bald, inner tread

Pass 7 Jan 2006 123,443 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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V872 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V872 XNV, 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 V872 XNV registered?

V872 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V872 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V872 XNV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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