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PF03 KYW

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,275 mi
Last recorded143,275 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 KYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 143,275 miles

OFFSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 9 May 2016 143,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable TIE-BAR HAS PLAY (2.2.C.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

WINDSCREEN IS DIRTY ON THE INSIDE

Pass 12 May 2015 138,157 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 138,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 128,297 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 128,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 115,198 miles

front windows tinted

Fail 9 May 2013 115,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front windows tinted

Pass 9 May 2012 10,663 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 93,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 81,476 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,841 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,841 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,800 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 51,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 39,692 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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PF03 KYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PF03 KYW, 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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PF03 KYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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