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L576 TST

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,463 mi
Last recorded156,463 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 TST
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 156,463 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 156,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 145,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 122,536 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 122,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on outside edges

suspect coolant leak

suspect o/s/f lower balljoint dry

Battery insecure

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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L576 TST is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L576 TST, 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 L576 TST registered?

L576 TST is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L576 TST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L576 TST shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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