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P20 POS

2009 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 22079,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 POS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,006 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 107,004 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under cover trays fitted obscuring some testabale components

Fail 11 Mar 2025 102,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under cover trays fitted obscuring some testabale components

Pass 4 Apr 2024 95,289 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,354 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 70,046 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 70,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,876 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,670 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 62,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,740 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 56,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 51,790 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 45,007 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 45,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,521 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,002 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,819 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
Full Mercedes-benz 220 reliability report

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P20 POS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P20 POS, 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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P20 POS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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