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BN53 MGU

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,382 mi
Last recorded102,382 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,382 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 102,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,853 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 99,852 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,663 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,663 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,323 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,270 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,597 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,397 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 79,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,858 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 71,820 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,074 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,803 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 59,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,256 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,418 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,273 miles

nails in both rear tyres

nails in offside front tyre

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2006 14,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front bumper damaged

various nails in all road tyres

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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BN53 MGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 BN53 MGU, 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 BN53 MGU registered?

BN53 MGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BN53 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 MGU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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