MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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possible injector leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
offside rear and nearside rear brake pads getting low
multi v drive belt is cracking
offside front brake pads starting to get low
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)
offside rear tyre tread starting to wear close to tread mnarkers
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre tread starting to wear close to tread mnarkers
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)
slight play in both o/s/f +n/s/f bottm ball joints
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?
Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of SJ53 YOG?
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What year was SJ53 YOG registered?
SJ53 YOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 4 September 2003.
Is SJ53 YOG safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ53 YOG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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