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OW03 PZV

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,420 mi
Last recorded164,420 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 PZV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 164,420 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 152,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,112 miles

advise all rear metal brake pipes

advise play n/s/f upper ball joint

advise play o/s/f hub area

Fail 23 Jan 2014 140,111 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise all rear metal brake pipes

advise play n/s/f upper ball joint

advise play o/s/f hub area

Pass 16 Jan 2013 126,343 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 126,343 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 113,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 78,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,517 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,638 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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OW03 PZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,398 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 OW03 PZV, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OW03 PZV registered?

OW03 PZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is OW03 PZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 PZV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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