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FY56 SSZ

2006 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,321 mi
Last recorded75,321 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 22096,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 SSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 75,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,899 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 68,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT & REAR LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R & O/S/R COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,716 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 54,716 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,156 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,434 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,333 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 39,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,576 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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FY56 SSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,407 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 FY56 SSZ, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY56 SSZ registered?

FY56 SSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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