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L786 NEC

1994 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,988 mi
Last recorded167,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 220132,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 NEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 167,988 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 167,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 158,717 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 150,837 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 140,793 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 140,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 121,020 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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L786 NEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L786 NEC, 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 L786 NEC registered?

L786 NEC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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