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LLZ 1148

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,950 mi
Last recorded123,950 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 1148
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,950 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured strut cracked/ broken (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,921 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 120,921 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner edge has wear

Fail 29 Mar 2016 111,747 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner edge has wear

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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LLZ 1148 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,398 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 LLZ 1148, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LLZ 1148 registered?

LLZ 1148 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LLZ 1148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLZ 1148 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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