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DGZ 5245

2016 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,918 mi
Last recorded92,918 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 22058,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 5245
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 92,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,512 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 80,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 71,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,317 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 58,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2021 58,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,356 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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DGZ 5245 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 58,899 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 DGZ 5245, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DGZ 5245 registered?

DGZ 5245 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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