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NEZ 5554

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,485 mi
Last recorded70,485 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 5554
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 70,485 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 70,224 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 69,976 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 69,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint pressed into hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material has come off brake pad and can be seen moving when wheel is moved. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material has come off brake pad and can be seen moving when wheel is moved. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 68,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,068 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under body plastic covers

Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,842 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 64,842 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,488 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 60,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,682 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 54,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,284 miles

Battery charge lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Engine covers and undertray fitting , not allowing full inspection

Oil leaks

Service brake warning lamp illuminated , indicating a fault

Fail 12 Oct 2016 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery charge lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Engine covers and undertray fitting , not allowing full inspection

Oil leaks

Service brake warning lamp illuminated , indicating a fault

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,906 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,134 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,025 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,430 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,916 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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NEZ 5554 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 101,884 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 NEZ 5554, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NEZ 5554 registered?

NEZ 5554 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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