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V874 FPF

2000 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,661 mi
Last recorded49,661 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 220115,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 49,655 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Direction indicator not working n/s wing indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s/f top mount rubber excessively torn and split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s/f top mount rubber excessively torn and split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 49,561 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 49,547 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed outside manufactures specified limits. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap flap not opening, unable to inspect seal

Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,530 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 47,975 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 47,256 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked Not Likely To Be Misread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 45,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,835 miles

Front BOTH tyre valves excessively deteriorated

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Wiper blade slightly smearing but NOT ineffective

Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,859 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 42,859 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,258 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating but not excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 40,258 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating but not excessive

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,319 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,296 miles

N/S/F steering inner arm slight play

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,173 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,689 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 20,506 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,506 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 18,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,980 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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V874 FPF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V874 FPF, 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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V874 FPF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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