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SK55 RZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

315,541 mi
Last recorded315,541 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 RZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 315,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 315,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 180,099 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 164,511 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 164,511 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 147,971 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 147,971 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 138,709 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 138,657 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 117,980 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,942 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 106,940 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,660 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes 11% imbalanced

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,880 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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SK55 RZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 101,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK55 RZZ, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK55 RZZ registered?

SK55 RZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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