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SN03 SWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Beige Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,424 mi
Last recorded91,424 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 SWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,424 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic under covers preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2018 91,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic under covers preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,467 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,334 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 85,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,377 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 83,154 miles

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

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

engine slightly smokey

front brake slight imbalance

Pass 8 May 2013 77,412 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 77,385 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SMALL CUTS BUT NO CORD SHOWING ALSO SLIGHT WEAR TO BOTH INSIDE EDGES ALSO E M L LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,870 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 64,765 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 57,857 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 57,857 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 50,439 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,873 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SN03 SWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Beige with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN03 SWZ, 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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SN03 SWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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