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RL55 OHE

2006 Mercedes-benz 220

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,343 mi
Last recorded111,343 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 22096,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 OHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 111,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 111,340 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 106,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 101,667 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 86,152 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))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 86,152 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,005 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 73,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,021 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2018 53,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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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RL55 OHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 220 in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,407 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 RL55 OHE, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL55 OHE registered?

RL55 OHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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