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NJ55 VVF

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,529 mi
Last recorded97,529 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,529 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 97,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,131 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need replacing ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 91,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need replacing ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,419 miles

rear brake pipes corroded - advise replacement

Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded - advise replacement

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,593 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f drop link boot perished

slight movement in o/s/r drop link bush

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,552 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 63,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,923 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,340 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,601 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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NJ55 VVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ55 VVF, 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 NJ55 VVF registered?

NJ55 VVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ55 VVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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