MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 220s
7 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mercedes-benz 220s vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 220s has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,766 miles.
7
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
4,857
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
50%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 220s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 220s MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension75%
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Brakes25%
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Steering25%
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Lamps & electrical25%
Mercedes-benz 220s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Diesel (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz 220s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 220s MOT tests:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front lower suspension insecure (1.2.1 (g)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 220s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 14,372 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,034 |
| 2011 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 172,918 |
| 1959 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 27,576 |
| 1957 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 9,444 |
Mercedes-benz 220s reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mercedes-benz 220s vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 220s MOT issues are:
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front lower suspension insecure (1.2.1 (g)); Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz 220s in our data has covered around
39,766 miles.
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