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ME09 OSE

2009 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,437 mi
Last recorded11,437 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 22079,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME09 OSE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 11,437 miles

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2026 11,437 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2025 95,252 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,536 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2024 89,533 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,720 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,654 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,777 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 71,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,535 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 57,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 42,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S front brake pipe corroded. Requires replacement asap.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 34,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,990 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)

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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ME09 OSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 79,402 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 ME09 OSE, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ME09 OSE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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