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MF51 ZXV

2001 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,633 mi
Last recorded147,633 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 220111,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZXV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 147,633 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 146,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside ball joint rubber split

signs of accident damage to rear

Pass 21 Aug 2009 135,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 135,200 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 132,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 102,370 miles

Offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubber & offside lower arm ball joint rubber adrift

Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,905 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 85,340 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 66,741 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges keep a check.

Fail 19 Dec 2005 66,687 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges keep a check.

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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MF51 ZXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MF51 ZXV, 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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What year was MF51 ZXV registered?

MF51 ZXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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