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W399 PHU

2000 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,086 mi
Last recorded173,086 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 220115,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 PHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 173,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both outer sills has corrosion by jacking points

front and rear wheel arches has corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2014 170,474 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted on outer sills

slight corropsion at front and rear wheel arches

slight corrosion around o/s front jacking point

Pass 17 May 2013 164,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear wheel arches has slight corrosion no sharp edges

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 May 2012 140,004 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on pads o/k

front number plate slightly cracked

rear diff leaking

slight corrosion on o/s rear chassis

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2011 124,607 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 116,755 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 116,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 103,035 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,689 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 66,800 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 66,697 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W399 PHU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W399 PHU, 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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W399 PHU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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