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KR55 BYU

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,124 mi
Last recorded132,124 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BYU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 132,124 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 129,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 126,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,242 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 121,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 116,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 111,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,016 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 103,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 78,200 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 71,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,408 miles

Front discs worn

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 17 Dec 2009 54,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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KR55 BYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR55 BYU, 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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KR55 BYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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