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YA54 YMC

2004 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 220100,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YMC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 128,540 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 128,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin poor and on limit of passing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view on limit of passing (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight marks on screen (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 121,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin poor and on limit of passing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view on limit of passing (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight marks on screen (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wipers poor

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light on

wipers poor

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,987 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 107,940 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle on application (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 101,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,914 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,529 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,873 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YA54 YMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 100,240 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 YA54 YMC, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA54 YMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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