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DA59 DDF

2009 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,074 mi
Last recorded98,074 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 22079,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 DDF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 98,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 91,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 85,478 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,336 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 65,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,938 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 63,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,488 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 60,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,287 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 56,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,035 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 50,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,485 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,584 miles

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

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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DA59 DDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 79,402 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 DA59 DDF, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA59 DDF registered?

DA59 DDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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