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VX13 ZZA

2013 Mercedes-benz 220

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,392 mi
Last recorded89,392 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz 22074,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 ZZA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge also sidewall damaged 225//40//18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge also sidewall damaged 225//40//18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 85,780 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 85,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,056 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 81,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 72,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,854 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 62,762 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 60,063 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,393 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2016 28,393 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Which is fitted to N/S/R (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,374 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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VX13 ZZA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 74,685 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 VX13 ZZA, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX13 ZZA registered?

VX13 ZZA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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