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MC52 ODU

2002 Mercedes-benz 220

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,884 mi
Last recorded57,884 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 22095,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 ODU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,884 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 57,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,098 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 55,098 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 47,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,274 miles

engine mangement light on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,570 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 31,081 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,261 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,800 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,356 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 13,520 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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MC52 ODU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 220 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC52 ODU, 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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MC52 ODU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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