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SO55 ATX

2005 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,324 mi
Last recorded109,324 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 220101,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 ATX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 109,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 102,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 95,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,145 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 93,145 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,531 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

Nearside front outer sill poorly repaired outside prescribed area

Fail 25 Jul 2022 88,526 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside front outer sill poorly repaired outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,293 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded/ rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2019 85,097 miles

Nearside Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel cap missing

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,648 miles

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

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

limited view of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 79,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

plastic undershield fitted restricting view of underbody

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,293 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,420 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,922 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 54,922 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 44,443 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

plastic trays fitted in engine bay and underneath

Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,443 miles

plastic trays fitted in engine bay and underneath

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,511 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 37,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SO55 ATX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SO55 ATX, 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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SO55 ATX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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