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PX54 HBK

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 HBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,240 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside parking brake low effort .

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 110,232 miles

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

EML illuminated

Nearside parking brake low effort .

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,113 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 108,094 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 105,518 miles

Engine MIL illuminated .

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,487 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 103,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 100,922 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 100,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MIL illuminated .

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded /fitted with plastic covers .

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,404 miles

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

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 21 Aug 2019 93,398 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,008 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

top cover and lower under tray fitted ,some components not visually seen

Fail 1 Sep 2017 82,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe not connected to rear exhaust connection (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

top cover and lower under tray fitted ,some components not visually seen

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,549 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,729 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 56,729 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,103 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

off side front bottom arm bush soft

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,643 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,479 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,473 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,736 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking brakes imbalanced

rear service brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,080 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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PX54 HBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 PX54 HBK, 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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PX54 HBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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