1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 2.2L Petrol · K381 AOB
1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 165,525 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 220
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K381 AOB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 165,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K381 AOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (K381 AOB) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”.
K381 AOB Mileage History
- 30/05/2023164,104 mi
- 31/05/2023164,108 mi+4 mi
- 16/08/2024164,700 mi+592 mi
- 13/10/2025165,525 mi+825 mi
Average of roughly 599 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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