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NFZ 2948

2013 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz 22074,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 2948
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 140,011 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 139,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 133,305 miles

Engine covers & undertray's fitted

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 133,290 miles

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

Engine covers & undertray's fitted

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 126,572 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 126,563 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 119,862 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2023 119,830 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2022 112,792 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 106,329 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Very stiff and needs help to return to off position (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 106,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres worn low on centre treads 245/40/17

Fail 5 Mar 2020 102,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres worn low on centre treads 245/40/17

Pass 4 Mar 2019 96,611 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,944 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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NFZ 2948 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 74,685 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 NFZ 2948, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NFZ 2948 registered?

NFZ 2948 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is NFZ 2948 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFZ 2948 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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