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LY02 BXV

2002 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 22095,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 BXV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 77,641 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 77,641 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,231 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 77,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2023 68,988 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,824 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,535 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,535 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,345 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 58,354 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 58,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,036 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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LY02 BXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,810 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 LY02 BXV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY02 BXV registered?

LY02 BXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 BXV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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