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YR53 PKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,531 mi
Last recorded163,531 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 PKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 163,531 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 163,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 158,007 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 151,615 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 139,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 139,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 127,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 118,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 108,580 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,174 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm[225/55/16v]

unable to check under bonnet+underside properly due to covers

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,909 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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YR53 PKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR53 PKZ, 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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YR53 PKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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