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BF57 AEC

2007 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,155 mi
Last recorded158,155 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 22094,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 158,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 158,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 153,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 153,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 146,977 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 146,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 129,800 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 129,800 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 124,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

whilst carrying out the brake test a rattle was evedant on the off side rear wheel nothing was odviously loose

Pass 11 Mar 2014 118,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 113,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,780 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 106,453 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,226 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 220 reliability report

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BF57 AEC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 94,999 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 BF57 AEC, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF57 AEC registered?

BF57 AEC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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