CarVerify

Free Car Check

SA12 VCG

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Blue Diesel 2199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 VCG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 96,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant tank empty

Nearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,075 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet difficult to open needed assistance it was stuck....appears ok now.

fuel flap difficult to open

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges and perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,565 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,963 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,274 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,274 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 220 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SA12 VCG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA12 VCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA12 VCG?

You can check the full history of SA12 VCG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SA12 VCG registered?

SA12 VCG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is SA12 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 VCG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA12 VCG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SA12 VCG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.