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Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Road wheel fixing missing nsf,osf,nsr,osr (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VL35 MDX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 VL35 MDX, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of VL35 MDX?
You can check the full history of VL35 MDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VL35 MDX registered?
VL35 MDX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 November 1986.
Is VL35 MDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for VL35 MDX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VL35 MDX have outstanding finance?
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