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KY55 MLF

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,158 mi
Last recorded171,158 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 171,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2023 151,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 147,293 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 137,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 115,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,281 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,742 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)

engine shields fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,928 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,256 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
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KY55 MLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY55 MLF, 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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KY55 MLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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