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ML62 AFJ

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,172 mi
Last recorded84,172 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 AFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 84,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,620 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,680 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 73,668 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,774 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,129 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 60,348 miles

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 1 May 2019 53,902 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2018 45,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 36,029 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Outer Sidewall Damage

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 20,149 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ML62 AFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML62 AFJ, 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 ML62 AFJ registered?

ML62 AFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is ML62 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 AFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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