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G10 RBL

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,332 mi
Last recorded189,332 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 RBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 189,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tyre tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 185,562 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/broken (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 182,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 181,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 177,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 175,985 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 175,983 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamps not emitting enough light (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 159,360 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 156,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 156,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 146,043 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 146,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 118,571 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 116,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 110,755 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,969 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 104,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,857 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 88,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,155 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 57,717 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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G10 RBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G10 RBL, 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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G10 RBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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