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OV11 BTE

2011 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,483 mi
Last recorded126,483 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 220100,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 BTE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 126,483 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 126,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,266 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 113,111 miles

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2024 113,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code read & cleared the fault codes (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Mar 2023 106,284 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,300 miles

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 92,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inside & offside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,344 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,840 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,306 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,306 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,573 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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OV11 BTE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,899 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 OV11 BTE, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OV11 BTE registered?

OV11 BTE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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