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HT03 VWK

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,936 mi
Last recorded152,936 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VWK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 152,936 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both outer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 144,963 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,679 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 131,119 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 131,119 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,412 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 100,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,761 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,714 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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HT03 VWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HT03 VWK, 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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What year was HT03 VWK registered?

HT03 VWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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