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BT03 SBX

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

167,582 mi
Last recorded167,582 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 SBX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 167,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 167,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 164,462 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 164,462 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp loose on joint & systm has dropped down (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm with ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm with ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 161,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing on center pipe to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low on inner pads advise full brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scoring on glass from wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 161,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak in area of fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 156,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 146,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 130,391 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,614 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 118,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm facing upwards (2.4.G.2)

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

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

parking brake leaver sticking slighty

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,935 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 112,935 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 111,115 miles

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

Urate sensor broken Offside front

Fail 27 Apr 2015 111,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Urate sensor broken Offside front

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,982 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 105,982 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,151 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 101,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,390 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 96,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,564 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,331 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 59,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,654 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 Jun 2008 46,046 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,564 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,560 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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BT03 SBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BT03 SBX, 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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BT03 SBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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