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HS55 GFX

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,026 mi
Last recorded184,026 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 GFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 184,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 175,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 171,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 167,581 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 162,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 158,485 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 155,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 151,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 147,811 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 144,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 131,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 117,149 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2014 116,764 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 102,987 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 87,180 miles

EML on !!!!

Parking brake adjustment required

Pass 11 May 2011 71,579 miles

Parking brake adjustment required

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2010 53,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2010 53,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,196 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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HS55 GFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 101,884 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 HS55 GFX, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HS55 GFX registered?

HS55 GFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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