MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front wing covered with filler
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front wing covered with filler
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR DISC WORN
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F WING COVERED WITH TAPE
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR DISC WORN
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F WING COVERED WITH TAPE
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR51 PZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 111,224 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 LR51 PZZ, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LR51 PZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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