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LA09 FSY

2009 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,194 mi
Last recorded78,194 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 22079,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FSY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,194 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 78,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 68,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,544 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 52,800 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,376 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 50,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 50,283 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 50,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,398 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,982 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,982 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,028 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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LA09 FSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 79,402 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 LA09 FSY, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA09 FSY registered?

LA09 FSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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