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Y252 GWV

2001 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

225,297 mi
Last recorded225,297 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 220111,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 GWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 225,297 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 207,258 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 191,202 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2020 185,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion forming underside (rear)

Pass 17 May 2019 173,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 152,031 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 151,935 miles

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

nearside and offside sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 133,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 117,139 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 117,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

large amount of damage to windscreen that is obscured by the interior mirror and therefore does not affect the drivers view of the road

nearside washer jet is weak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

large amount of damage to windscreen that is obscured by the interior mirror and therefore does not affect the drivers view of the road

nearside washer jet is weak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 85,583 miles

large crack at top of windscreen,not effecting view to front yet !

Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

large crack at top of windscreen,not effecting view to front yet !

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,436 miles

Both front tyres blocking on inner edge

Glow plug lamp illuminated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres blocking on inner edge

Glow plug lamp illuminated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,113 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,113 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,331 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,809 miles

crack in lower part screen nearside

Pass 16 May 2007 36,664 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 36,664 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 33,952 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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Y252 GWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 111,224 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 Y252 GWV, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y252 GWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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