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DA55 SAX

2016 Mercedes-benz V220

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

235,911 mi
Last recorded235,911 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V22094,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 SAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 235,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 231,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 194,891 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 174,801 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 174,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 172,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 156,246 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 124,053 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,329 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 104,065 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,775 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,493 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,476 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V220?

Based on 1,259 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
19,535
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 5
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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DA55 SAX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V220 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz V220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 94,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA55 SAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V220 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz V220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA55 SAX registered?

DA55 SAX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V220, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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