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FT04 PCX

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,821 mi
Last recorded160,821 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 PCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 160,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking main (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on inner wall not cords seen

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 152,259 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 145,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both link bars (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 145,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both link bars (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to be read

engine check light on

Fail 3 Oct 2014 138,843 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to be read

Pass 23 Sep 2013 127,299 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 122,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rack boot wet oil

Pass 18 Jun 2011 104,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre on 3mm

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSR tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 87,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,042 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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FT04 PCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FT04 PCX, 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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FT04 PCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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