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VE62 VCK

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 VCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 90,774 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 87,012 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 79,137 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,379 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 50,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,014 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 24,014 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time

Pass 17 Feb 2021 23,564 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 23,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,105 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 10,247 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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VE62 VCK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE62 VCK, 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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VE62 VCK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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