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109,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
Corrosion to offside front outer sill
Nearside front outer sill poorly repaired outside prescribed area
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
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber corroded/ rusty
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
plastic trays fitted in engine bay and underneath
plastic trays fitted in engine bay and underneath
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?
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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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