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J28 CSL

2016 Mercedes-benz 220

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 22058,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 CSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 81,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,402 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 73,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,584 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2025 77,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2024 72,812 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 72,811 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,971 miles

TPMS Light on

Fail 22 Feb 2024 73,971 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 11 Nov 2023 70,483 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2023 63,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,883 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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J28 CSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J28 CSL, 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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J28 CSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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