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W826 PVM

2000 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,093 mi
Last recorded165,093 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 220115,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 PVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 165,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 161,616 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 260,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 74,040 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 145,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 136,822 miles

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

suspect o/s n/s lower ball joints have play

Pass 18 May 2013 131,188 miles

o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 May 2012 124,809 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres wearing thin

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2012 124,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s n/s rear tyres wearing thin

o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2011 114,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 99,915 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 101,393 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 101,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 87,284 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 74,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 69,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 59,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr indicator lens cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2005 57,245 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W826 PVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W826 PVM, 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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W826 PVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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