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Mercedes-Benz 220

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,199 cc

Y252 GWVMOT history

Y252 GWV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 220 first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 225,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
225,297 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 GWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
220
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 GWV was last recorded at 225,297 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 18,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,258 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
18,039 miles
Average per year
11,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 225,297 miles
  • 2022 – 207,258 miles
  • 2021 – 191,202 miles
  • 2020 – 185,945 miles
  • 2019 – 173,954 miles
  • 2018 – 152,031 miles
  • 2017 – 133,596 miles
  • 2016 – 117,139 miles
  • 2015 – 100,121 miles
  • 2014 – 85,583 miles
  • 2013 – 71,436 miles
  • 2012 – 55,831 miles
  • 2011 – 54,113 miles
  • 2010 – 50,331 miles
  • 2009 – 45,101 miles
  • 2008 – 42,809 miles
  • 2007 – 36,664 miles
  • 2006 – 33,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,297 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Underside corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside and offside sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,297 miles (+18,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    225,297 miles
    Test number
    278714608236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass207,258 miles (+16,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    207,258 miles
    Test number
    716954791315
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass191,202 miles (+5,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    191,202 miles
    Test number
    330141447483
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Pass185,945 miles (+11,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    185,945 miles
    Test number
    206943887753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming underside (rear)

  5. Pass173,954 miles (+21,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,954 miles
    Test number
    633689707504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass152,031 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,031 miles
    Test number
    674286964644
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  7. Fail151,935 miles (+18,339)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,935 miles
    Test number
    773748868914
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  8. Pass133,596 miles (+16,457)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,596 miles
    Test number
    358448440611
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass117,139 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,139 miles
    Test number
    832468204605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail117,131 miles (+17,010)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,131 miles
    Test number
    952319226883
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass100,121 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,121 miles
    Test number
    396297415150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteLarge amount of damage to windscreen that is obscured by the interior mirror and therefore does not affect the drivers view of the road
    • NoteNearside washer jet is weak
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  12. Fail100,121 miles (+14,538)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,121 miles
    Test number
    695107915106
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLarge amount of damage to windscreen that is obscured by the interior mirror and therefore does not affect the drivers view of the road
    • NoteNearside washer jet is weak
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  13. Pass85,583 miles (+100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,583 miles
    Test number
    217991424139
    • NoteLarge crack at top of windscreen,not effecting view to front yet !

  14. Fail85,483 miles (+14,047)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,483 miles
    Test number
    165669414114
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteLarge crack at top of windscreen,not effecting view to front yet !

  15. Pass71,436 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,436 miles
    Test number
    387250523115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres blocking on inner edge
    • NoteGlow plug lamp illuminated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail71,435 miles (+15,604)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,435 miles
    Test number
    718460123109
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres blocking on inner edge
    • NoteGlow plug lamp illuminated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass55,831 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    729609552007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,113 miles
    Test number
    387871401148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,113 miles (+3,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,113 miles
    Test number
    895311001198
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass50,331 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,331 miles
    Test number
    291848880024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,101 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    114315609101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,809 miles (+6,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    762525838176
    • NoteCrack in lower part screen nearside

  23. Pass36,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,664 miles
    Test number
    154076337152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,664 miles (+2,712)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,664 miles
    Test number
    622791537176
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass33,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,952 miles
    Test number
    784917836195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 GWV

Does Y252 GWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 GWV expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 GWV?
The MOT on Y252 GWV expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 GWV done?
Y252 GWV was recorded at 225,297 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 11,044 miles a year.
Has Y252 GWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 GWV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2018.
Has the mileage on Y252 GWV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y252 GWV find?
Y252 GWV passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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