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RL04 PYY

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

213,171 mi
Last recorded213,171 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 PYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 213,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear nsr park brake cable bracket not fixed

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 213,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nsr park brake cable bracket not fixed

Pass 14 Feb 2022 209,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust pipe bandaged but not blowing

Nearside Front aux belt rubbing on coolent pipe

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported also brake hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad waring light on

Fail 4 Feb 2022 209,448 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked badly and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front aux belt rubbing on coolent pipe

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported also brake hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad waring light on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 205,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket insecure

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 20 Jul 2019 198,476 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edges. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

both front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 198,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and offside rear just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 189,020 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 180,169 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 174,903 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 170,445 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 170,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 165,283 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 10,030 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 9,880 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 145,738 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)

Pass 27 May 2011 124,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,126 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 107,367 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 104,290 miles

Large undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 24 Aug 2007 77,366 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RL04 PYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL04 PYY, 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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RL04 PYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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