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KS53 WRW

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

237,971 mi
Last recorded237,971 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 WRW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 237,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 229,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 212,062 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 212,043 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 186,035 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 186,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2011 163,120 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 163,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 135,841 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 135,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

dash warning lights showing slight play in both front whel bearings both rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 124,063 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 124,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 70,327 miles

Advise nsf tyre slight outer side wall damage

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 70,327 miles

Advise nsf tyre slight outer side wall damage

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

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

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

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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KS53 WRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KS53 WRW, 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 KS53 WRW registered?

KS53 WRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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