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V294 MBH

2000 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,165 mi
Last recorded163,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 220115,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 163,165 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 163,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 178,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 178,402 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 178,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 168,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 168,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 126,950 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 126,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 124,616 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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V294 MBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 115,311 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 V294 MBH, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V294 MBH registered?

V294 MBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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