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M975 BLP

1995 Mercedes-benz 220

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,753 mi
Last recorded88,753 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 220114,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM975 BLP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,753 miles

N/S/R side light dull

Rear number plate poor

Wiper action poor

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,026 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 84,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 81,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,867 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 77,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,750 miles

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

Rear exhaust poor

Fail 5 Dec 2007 73,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 30 Nov 2006 70,819 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 70,819 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2005 67,313 miles

Front pads look low. †Front tyres poor

Fail 24 Nov 2005 67,313 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front pads look low. †Front tyres poor

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M975 BLP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 114,340 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 M975 BLP, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M975 BLP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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