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B9 TNY

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,066 mi
Last recorded123,066 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TNY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 123,066 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 167,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 167,651 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 148,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Boarder line fail (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 116,322 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 116,322 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both central brake pipes badly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe burst during decelerometer test, hence low service brake effort, only 53% (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 130,869 miles

Nearside N/S Handbrake cable retainer broken

Offside Handbrake cable retainer missing

Fail 4 Jul 2023 130,744 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside N/S Handbrake cable retainer broken

Offside Handbrake cable retainer missing

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 110,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable retainer defective (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable retainer defective (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 110,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear most arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable retainer defective (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable retainer defective (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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 on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,601 miles

brake pipe on nearside front brake caliper starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,981 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 98,332 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,379 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,873 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 80,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,031 miles

Front brake pads 75%-80% worn

Fuel filler flap will not stay in the locked position.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,318 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 45,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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B9 TNY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 B9 TNY, 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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B9 TNY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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