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NJ09 OFU

2009 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,196 mi
Last recorded105,196 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 22079,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 OFU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 105,196 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,159 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,406 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level stop (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level stop (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 84,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 84,779 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 78,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,709 miles

Offside Dip beam slightly dim

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 58,904 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dip slightly dimmer (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 49,843 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dip slightly dimmer (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,519 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,060 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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NJ09 OFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NJ09 OFU, 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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What year was NJ09 OFU registered?

NJ09 OFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is NJ09 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ09 OFU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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