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AX52 MLN

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,832 mi
Last recorded185,832 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 185,832 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 182,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 178,918 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake lever sticking slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2018 178,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and rubber split (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake lever sticking slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2017 173,824 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 167,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 160,816 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 160,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 152,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 142,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 133,059 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 8,281 miles

belly panel and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 124,395 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 124,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 119,474 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 119,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 109,428 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 12 Mar 2009 109,420 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Mar 2008 101,790 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 83,682 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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AX52 MLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,398 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 AX52 MLN, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX52 MLN registered?

AX52 MLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 15 February 2003.

Is AX52 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 MLN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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