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B220 UTU

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

267,548 mi
Last recorded267,548 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB220 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 267,548 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 258,663 miles

Hand brake just meet minimum requirement.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 236,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 236,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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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B220 UTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 82,505 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 B220 UTU, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B220 UTU registered?

B220 UTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is B220 UTU safe to buy?

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