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SP65 ZXW

2016 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,869 mi
Last recorded181,869 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 22058,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP65 ZXW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 181,869 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 180,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 131,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 41,124 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced In door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 40,260 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 29,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 27,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 20,118 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 19,982 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

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

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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SP65 ZXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 58,899 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 SP65 ZXW, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP65 ZXW registered?

SP65 ZXW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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