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OU55 XLN

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

280,294 mi
Last recorded280,294 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XLN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 280,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 276,076 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 274,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 274,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 270,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 266,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 263,892 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 263,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on

Pass 1 Feb 2019 246,265 miles

both rear flexy brake hose's perished

front headlight deteriorated

rear diff damp

Pass 27 Feb 2018 233,113 miles

headlight deteriorated patten weak

steering pump noisy- unable to see fluid level

Fail 26 Feb 2018 233,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

headlight deteriorated patten weak

steering pump noisy- unable to see fluid level

Pass 27 Feb 2017 197,610 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 171,751 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 171,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 150,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 150,275 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,860 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip worn

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 129,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip worn

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 122,757 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 122,757 miles

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

brake anti slip rubber worn

sill kit fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 82,378 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,737 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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OU55 XLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 OU55 XLN, 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 OU55 XLN registered?

OU55 XLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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