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BT52 BJU

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,723 mi
Last recorded171,723 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 171,723 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 169,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 168,062 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 165,593 miles

oil/fuel leak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 165,588 miles

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

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

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

oil/fuel leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 161,227 miles

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

signs of fuel on undertray but unable to see where/ if its coming from a foul part or previous job

Pass 9 Jan 2015 155,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 150,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 142,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 132,512 miles

2 front wheel bearings have slight play

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp cracked

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jan 2011 119,734 miles

Advise n/s front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 110,084 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,280 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,756 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 79,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,961 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,673 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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BT52 BJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BT52 BJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 BJU registered?

BT52 BJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 BJU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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