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RK51 LKY

2017 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

59,416 mi
Last recorded59,416 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz 22052,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 59,416 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 180,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

stone chip in screen

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2025 52,533 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 170,576 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 46,676 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 158,105 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer poor.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 40,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 147,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 147,849 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 33,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,632 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 28,162 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,980 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2020 131,977 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,667 miles

undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 25,655 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 111,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 111,821 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,444 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,190 miles

front suspension noisy

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside front tyre very low on tread

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,313 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 65,259 miles

unable to see underside of vehicle very well due to plastic cover

Fail 23 Dec 2013 65,259 miles

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

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

unable to see underside of vehicle very well due to plastic cover

Pass 31 Dec 2012 51,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,803 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)

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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RK51 LKY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 52,835 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 RK51 LKY, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RK51 LKY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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