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DX53 OZG

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,120 mi
Last recorded100,120 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OZG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 100,120 miles

smell of diesel injector area . unable to see due to engine covers

Fail 30 Mar 2022 100,120 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

possible diesel leak engine area / unable to see due to engine covers

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,911 miles

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 99,902 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,050 miles

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 94,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,656 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***on 1.6mm *** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear noise when turning wheel suspect brakes ? advise rear discs removing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 78,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,762 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 72,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,329 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 66,319 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,882 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,882 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,230 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,980 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 49,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,900 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside mfront tyre worn on the edge

offside front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,420 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 31,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

vehicle is fitted with full under body cover

Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,777 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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DX53 OZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DX53 OZG, 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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What year was DX53 OZG registered?

DX53 OZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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