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D105 ELL

1986 Mercedes-benz 220

Gold Petrol 2276cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,072 mi
Last recorded110,072 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD105 ELL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,276cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 110,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 109,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,180 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 108,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,579 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,404 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 108,404 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,314 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 107,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,880 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 106,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,880 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 106,651 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 106,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 12,303 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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D105 ELL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 220 in Gold with a 2,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D105 ELL, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D105 ELL registered?

D105 ELL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D105 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D105 ELL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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