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Y837 YAP

2001 Mercedes-benz 220

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

302,132 mi
Last recorded302,132 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 220111,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 YAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 302,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 483,161 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

back door skin corroded

n/s/f bumper damaged

rear step panel corrosion already started

Pass 21 Mar 2013 476,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 466,931 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 466,839 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 441,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 392,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 357,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 320,038 miles

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2007 291,091 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 248,344 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 284,344 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y837 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y837 YAP, 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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Y837 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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