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EF12 XPY

2012 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,541 mi
Last recorded160,541 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 20066,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 160,541 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 145,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 127,157 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,804 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,615 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 58,262 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 48,235 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 30,870 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,038 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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EF12 XPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 66,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF12 XPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 XPY registered?

EF12 XPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is EF12 XPY safe to buy?

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