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SB11 DBO

2011 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 220100,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 90,861 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,640 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,183 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 85,183 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,416 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 80,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 77,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake bind/ noise

Pass 14 Apr 2017 62,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Smell of exhaust gases in engine bay

Fail 14 Apr 2017 62,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

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

one or more injector seals leaking combustion gasses

Fail 7 Apr 2017 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

one or more injector seals leaking combustion gasses

Pass 5 May 2016 50,900 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

offside front brake sticking

Fail 4 May 2016 50,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

offside front brake sticking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,741 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,922 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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SB11 DBO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,899 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 SB11 DBO, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SB11 DBO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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