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F23 FDH

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,429 mi
Last recorded100,429 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 FDH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,193cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,429 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 100,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 90,031 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 76,498 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 76,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,181 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted covering some brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,203 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 59,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 50,475 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 50,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,437 miles

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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F23 FDH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,193cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F23 FDH, 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 F23 FDH registered?

F23 FDH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is F23 FDH safe to buy?

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