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R3 MSC

2016 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,530 mi
Last recorded149,530 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 22058,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 149,530 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 149,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 133,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2024 117,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 117,292 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Worn on inner edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,831 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,339 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 32,014 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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R3 MSC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 58,899 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 R3 MSC, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R3 MSC registered?

R3 MSC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is R3 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 MSC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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