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SJ53 YOG

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,658 mi
Last recorded187,658 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 YOG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 187,658 miles

possible injector leak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 173,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 163,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 153,577 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 153,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 140,817 miles

offside rear and nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 125,183 miles

multi v drive belt is cracking

offside front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,340 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 111,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,324 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear close to tread mnarkers

Fail 5 Jul 2010 95,227 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear close to tread mnarkers

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,013 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 84,870 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,995 miles

slight play in both o/s/f +n/s/f bottm ball joints

Fail 8 Jul 2008 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

slight play in both o/s/f +n/s/f bottm ball joints

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,518 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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SJ53 YOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,398 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 SJ53 YOG, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ53 YOG registered?

SJ53 YOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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