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BF12 OGT

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,284 mi
Last recorded88,284 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 88,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,765 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 75,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 67,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,081 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 18 May 2020 53,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 50,617 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 50,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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BF12 OGT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF12 OGT, 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 BF12 OGT registered?

BF12 OGT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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