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R31 GCM

2019 Mercedes-benz 220

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

3,617 mi
Last recorded3,617 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz 22051,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GCM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 3,617 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 3,617 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,158 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 1,665 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 76,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 1,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 74,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 1,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 1,024 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 65,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,037 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,810 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,912 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,301 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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R31 GCM is a 2019 Mercedes-benz 220 in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.7% with a typical mileage of 51,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R31 GCM, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R31 GCM registered?

R31 GCM is a 2019 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 December 2019.

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