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MP53 POJ

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,586 mi
Last recorded96,586 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 POJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2023 96,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foreward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected suspension collapsed (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 83,390 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system insecure rear hangers broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foreward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator lense broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise undertray insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,338 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,616 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,550 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,240 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,108 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 19,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 16,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,467 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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MP53 POJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,398 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 MP53 POJ, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MP53 POJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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