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SB66 XSG

2016 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,800 mi
Last recorded54,800 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 22058,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB66 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,800 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 54,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 51,121 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 47,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear 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 worn both edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 43,256 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 43,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 38,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,020 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 34,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 31,419 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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SB66 XSG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB66 XSG, 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 SB66 XSG registered?

SB66 XSG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is SB66 XSG safe to buy?

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