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LN12 EPE

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 EPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2022 136,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 134,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,716 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,062 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,807 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,023 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears, corroded and scored. Pads approximately 25% left (3.5.1i)

undertray and engine cover

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,169 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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LN12 EPE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN12 EPE, 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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LN12 EPE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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