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DY04 UXC

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

297,519 mi
Last recorded297,519 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 UXC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 297,519 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 297,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 167,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 167,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 163,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 163,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 159,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 159,876 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 139,670 miles

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

sill covers & undertrays fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2011 133,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 120,913 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 120,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres close to tread limit

Pass 4 Apr 2009 106,404 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 106,404 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,709 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,704 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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DY04 UXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 100,240 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 DY04 UXC, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY04 UXC registered?

DY04 UXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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The MOT history for DY04 UXC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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