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PE51 OKT

2001 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,232 mi
Last recorded179,232 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 220111,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 OKT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 179,232 miles

front crossmember slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 162,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to underside.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 146,252 miles

SRS light on

corrosion to offside rear close to suspension mount

engine management light on

offside door mirror impaired vision to rear, Glass damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2012 146,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SRS light on

corrosion to offside rear close to suspension mount

engine management light on

offside door mirror impaired vision to rear, Glass damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 140,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 133,989 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 133,970 miles

Centre Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 132,597 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 132,569 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 117,538 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 117,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 105,092 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 89,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 89,556 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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PE51 OKT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 111,224 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 PE51 OKT, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PE51 OKT registered?

PE51 OKT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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