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YE52 OOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,809 mi
Last recorded168,809 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 OOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 168,809 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn/pitted

Front and rear suspension components/running gear corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency just met

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 166,690 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 166,680 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 156,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 156,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,350 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 124,386 miles

x1 Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,065 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 118,052 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 109,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 100,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,717 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,263 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 69,059 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,182 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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YE52 OOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE52 OOJ, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE52 OOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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