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FT12 PBO

2012 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

228,025 mi
Last recorded228,025 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 20066,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 PBO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 228,025 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 228,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 219,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 201,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 178,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 161,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 127,510 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT12 PBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FT12 PBO, 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.

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What year was FT12 PBO registered?

FT12 PBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is FT12 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 PBO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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