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TFZ 5785

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,516 mi
Last recorded150,516 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 5785
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 150,516 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2026 150,516 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever snapped (1.1.6 (d))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2025 138,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 127,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 119,952 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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TFZ 5785 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFZ 5785, 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 TFZ 5785 registered?

TFZ 5785 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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