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OY59 OML

2009 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,593 mi
Last recorded155,593 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 22079,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 OML
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 155,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength hub unit cut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both full length (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar displaced

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 151,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both full length (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar displaced

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 146,399 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 146,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 140,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,728 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 118,153 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material difficult to access to fully inspect,monitor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above fuel tank very difficult to access to fully inspect,pipe goes over tank then into clip possible corrosion before clip,monitor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 118,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material difficult to access to fully inspect,monitor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above fuel tank very difficult to access to fully inspect,pipe goes over tank then into clip possible corrosion before clip,monitor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,495 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material difficult to access to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 107,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material difficult to access to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust mounting corroded would benefit from rewelding,system still secure

Pass 4 Feb 2019 97,091 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 97,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,754 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 83,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,648 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall but no to plys.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 71,599 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall but no to plys.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 48,379 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,132 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,376 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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OY59 OML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 79,402 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 OY59 OML, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY59 OML is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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