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KP53 SVV

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

225,233 mi
Last recorded225,233 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 225,233 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 225,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 216,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 204,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 196,854 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 196,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted bulb supplied by customer (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 189,739 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 189,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 178,318 miles

Front engine covers and engine under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush has very slight play in link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 165,565 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake cable slightly sticking

Fail 9 Jan 2015 165,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake cable slightly sticking

Pass 6 Jan 2014 150,940 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 137,378 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 137,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 117,771 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front axle tyres different size to rear axle tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front axle tyres different size to rear axle tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2010 86,457 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,996 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 78,987 miles

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

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

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,944 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
Full Mercedes-benz 220 reliability report

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KP53 SVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KP53 SVV, 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 KP53 SVV registered?

KP53 SVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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