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KN55 LHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

274,179 mi
Last recorded274,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 LHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 274,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 274,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 263,986 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 252,459 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 232,045 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 232,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light glass smashed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light glass smashed (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 213,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 191,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 184,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 176,137 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 158,495 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 157,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 135,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,358 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 110,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,993 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 84,680 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning lamp on

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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KN55 LHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KN55 LHJ, 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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KN55 LHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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