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KT04 FPA

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,508 mi
Last recorded94,508 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 94,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 94,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm, marked. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

check recommended on how much thread is in n/s track rod end

front brake pads appear low

n/s front tyre worn on edges 245 45 17

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2022 92,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2022 92,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 90,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,496 miles

Front Outer brake pad appear low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 88,475 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket snap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer brake pad appear low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer blow

Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,818 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 17 Jul 2019 85,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,139 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in main tread and /marked ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,511 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,258 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 66,672 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,024 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 54,810 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 48,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 48,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,565 miles

cut in side wall o/s rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,537 miles

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

cut in side wall o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,126 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 26,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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KT04 FPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KT04 FPA, 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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KT04 FPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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