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Y642 HBD

2001 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 220111,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 128,609 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 128,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

REAR DISCS WORN AND PITTED

Pass 18 Apr 2007 108,150 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 108,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,829 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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Y642 HBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y642 HBD, 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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Y642 HBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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