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FT61 UOJ

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

259,982 mi
Last recorded259,982 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 UOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 259,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 257,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 238,180 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 238,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror head (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 226,285 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 226,257 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 201,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 180,875 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 156,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 136,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 136,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,764 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 61,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,605 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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FT61 UOJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FT61 UOJ, 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 FT61 UOJ registered?

FT61 UOJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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