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X988 JRD

2001 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,838 mi
Last recorded181,838 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 220111,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 JRD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 181,838 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front driver door rusty

Offside Front wheel arch rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leakage

Fail 10 Jul 2017 181,838 miles

Offside Front driver door rusty

Offside Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leakage

Pass 8 Jul 2016 197,830 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 169,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 159,431 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 159,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 151,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 151,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 140,143 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 134,279 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack,also play at steering wheel

Fail 2 Feb 2011 134,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack,also play at steering wheel

Fail 29 Jan 2010 117,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 117,556 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 56,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,162 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,362 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,915 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front screen add on visor vision still good

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,365 miles

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

front windscreen add on visor vision still very good

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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X988 JRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 111,224 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 X988 JRD, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X988 JRD registered?

X988 JRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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