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VCZ 955

2015 Mercedes-benz V220

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

489,012 mi
Last recorded489,012 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz V22092,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 955
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV220
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 489,012 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 467,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 464,304 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 464,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 447,001 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 428,717 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 428,717 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Delayed release, intermitant (1.7 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 392,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs excessively worn

offside rear under wheel arch trim insecure

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 22 Nov 2019 391,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs excessively worn

offside rear under wheel arch trim insecure

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 22 Nov 2018 286,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 198,906 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,286 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V220?

Based on 1,259 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
19,535
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 5
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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VCZ 955 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V220 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz V220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 92,918 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 V220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCZ 955, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V220 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz V220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCZ 955 registered?

VCZ 955 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V220, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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