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KM54 EXF

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,965 mi
Last recorded199,965 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 EXF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 199,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 199,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 174,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 174,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 149,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 149,698 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,447 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn recommend further inspection

Front tyres wearing on edges recommend replace and whhel alignment check

Fail 24 Sep 2010 23,447 miles

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

Front brake discs seem slightly worn recommend further inspection

Front tyres wearing on edges recommend replace and whhel alignment check

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,208 miles

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

One of the nearside washer jets does not touch windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2007 67,719 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

One of the nearside washer jets does not touch windscreen

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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KM54 EXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 100,240 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 KM54 EXF, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM54 EXF registered?

KM54 EXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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