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WF61 XZC

2012 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

418,167 mi
Last recorded418,167 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 22082,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 XZC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 418,167 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 259,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2024 244,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 224,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 202,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 184,361 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 168,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 165,166 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 156,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 144,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 128,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,982 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,396 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,760 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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WF61 XZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WF61 XZC, 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 WF61 XZC registered?

WF61 XZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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The MOT history for WF61 XZC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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