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YF53 RLY

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,711 mi
Last recorded122,711 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 RLY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 122,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 119,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 115,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 112,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 109,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 106,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 106,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORE MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 97,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 88,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,703 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 78,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,830 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 72,830 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,042 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 60,073 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly damaged on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2011 60,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake disc slightly damaged on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2010 53,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 47,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,015 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,004 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 42,002 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,735 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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YF53 RLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF53 RLY, 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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YF53 RLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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