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V990 EEY

1999 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,990 mi
Last recorded105,990 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 220117,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 EEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 105,990 miles

Boot floor corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 105,983 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Boot floor corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 92,985 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 92,984 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,670 miles

NSF and OSF tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 88,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSF and OSF outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

NSF and OSF tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,090 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 54,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,496 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 47,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,694 miles

offside nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,087 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,090 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,771 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,564 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 16,613 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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V990 EEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V990 EEY, 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 V990 EEY registered?

V990 EEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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