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W585 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,979 mi
Last recorded129,979 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 220115,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 129,979 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 129,979 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 114,146 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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W585 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W585 EKJ, 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 W585 EKJ registered?

W585 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is W585 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W585 EKJ 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.

Does W585 EKJ have outstanding finance?

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