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DV03 VWG

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,609 mi
Last recorded110,609 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VWG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2023 110,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured next to fuel tank side (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 103,198 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads worn low

both side sills and suspension mounting area corroded

under vehicle all suspension component's corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Front suspension arm dust cover in poor condition

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,115 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 91,459 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,253 miles

Front both side headlamp have poor beam paten

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

brake pipes slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,027 miles

Front both side tyres worn low from outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both side headlamp has poor beam

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,705 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre just on the limnits

Pass 14 Feb 2015 62,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 50,257 miles

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

near side mirror cracks & near side front wing damege

off front tyres wrons & damege

Fail 17 Feb 2012 44,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre just on the limits

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre just on the limits

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,217 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,051 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,201 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,349 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 18,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DV03 VWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DV03 VWG, 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.

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DV03 VWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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