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KV04 TWF

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Purple Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,237 mi
Last recorded135,237 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 TWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 135,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 126,493 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 117,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 117,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 106,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,780 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,272 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,954 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

front brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 83,922 miles

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)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

front brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,140 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,099 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 49,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,106 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KV04 TWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Purple with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV04 TWF, 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 KV04 TWF registered?

KV04 TWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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