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OY04 XAV

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 XAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020
Pass 26 Apr 2019

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box clamp holder broken (6.1.2 (a))

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018

All tyre Perished

Engine cover/Under trays

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,153 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,946 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 91,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 87,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,390 miles

N/S/F tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,247 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 76,247 miles

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,473 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Unable to do inspection due to cover

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 46,289 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,887 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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OY04 XAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 100,240 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 OY04 XAV, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY04 XAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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