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J333 KXF

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

435,640 mi
Last recorded435,640 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 KXF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 435,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 429,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 429,577 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2024 424,433 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light inop

Offside Front side marker lamp inop

Offside Rear side marker light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 424,411 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light inop

Offside Front side marker lamp inop

Offside Rear side marker light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 416,352 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 419,793 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 410,310 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 410,304 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2021 405,718 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 405,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking leaking from resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning intermittently working (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake warning inop on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2020 402,981 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 402,981 miles

Braking system leaking park brake switch leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 397,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 395,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 392,335 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015
Pass 5 Apr 2014
Pass 13 Oct 2012
Pass 4 Oct 2011 363,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 350,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009

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
Full Mercedes-benz 220 reliability report

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J333 KXF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 132,660 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 J333 KXF, 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 32 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 J333 KXF registered?

J333 KXF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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