MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
various chassis, subframes and body corroded but not excessively
water leak from washer bottle
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
various chassis, subframes and body corroded but not excessively
water leak from washer bottle
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S429 TVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 100,828 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 S429 TVW, 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 29 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 S429 TVW registered?
S429 TVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is S429 TVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S429 TVW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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