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V921 LOJ

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,490 mi
Last recorded31,490 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV921 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 190,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 183,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 183,466 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 173,780 miles

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

offside rear tyre has split in inner sidewall not deep enough to expose chords

unable to fully check front underside as has full plastic cover fitted

unable to fully check outersills as plastic c overs are fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 173,780 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has split in inner sidewall not deep enough to expose chords

unable to fully check front underside as has full plastic cover fitted

unable to fully check outersills as plastic c overs are fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 162,679 miles

cannot fully check outersills due to plastic covers fitted

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

unable to fully check front underside due to full plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2010 162,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cannot fully check outersills due to plastic covers fitted

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

unable to fully check front underside due to full plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 152,428 miles

cannot fully check nearside rear and offside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

cannot fully inspect underside due to full engine/gearbox tray fitted

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2008 140,629 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 140,629 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 127,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 120,647 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 120,647 miles

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

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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V921 LOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V921 LOJ, 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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V921 LOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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