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X788 VAP

2000 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 220115,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 VAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,771 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 85,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 77,103 miles

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

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

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

SRS Light On

Pass 23 Oct 2008 77,103 miles

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

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

SRS Light On

Fail 5 Oct 2007 172,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 172,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 148,090 miles

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

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

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

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

cut to o/s/r to outer wall rear axle leaking

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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X788 VAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X788 VAP, 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 X788 VAP registered?

X788 VAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X788 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X788 VAP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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