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HW65 MLK

2016 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,297 mi
Last recorded59,297 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 22058,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW65 MLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,297 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 58,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 53,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 38,946 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 38,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 32,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 22,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,960 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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HW65 MLK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 58,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HW65 MLK, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HW65 MLK registered?

HW65 MLK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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