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SF12 HHX

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,354 mi
Last recorded109,354 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 HHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 109,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 109,353 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 98,503 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,519 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 79,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,455 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 64,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,744 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 56,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

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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SF12 HHX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SF12 HHX, 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 SF12 HHX registered?

SF12 HHX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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