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Y794 YAG

2001 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,459 mi
Last recorded114,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 220111,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 YAG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 114,459 miles

exhaust system deteriorated + heat shield ratting

near side front coil spring corroded

play inner steering arms

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 110,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2016 106,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,885 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,823 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,496 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside side skirt insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,783 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 76,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,237 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,827 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,365 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,689 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 50,687 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 32,648 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 32,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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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Y794 YAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 111,224 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 Y794 YAG, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y794 YAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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