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EK59 OGS

2009 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,977 mi
Last recorded133,977 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 22079,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 OGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 133,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2025 133,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 121,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 117,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 112,730 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 106,514 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 106,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 102,446 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 102,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 94,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 877,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 76,397 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 98,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,039 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,597 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,943 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,968 miles

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

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

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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EK59 OGS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EK59 OGS, 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 EK59 OGS registered?

EK59 OGS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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