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SP62 EWC

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,864 mi
Last recorded122,864 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 EWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 122,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,626 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 119,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 116,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 112,458 miles

Rear Coil spring worn Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 101,219 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 96,515 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 92,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,267 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 6 Dec 2018 86,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 9 Nov 2018 86,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,776 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,128 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SP62 EWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SP62 EWC, 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 SP62 EWC registered?

SP62 EWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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The MOT history for SP62 EWC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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