2012 Mercedes-Benz 220 2.1L Diesel · L3 DUM
2012 Mercedes-Benz 220 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 166,236 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 220
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L3 DUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 166,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L3 DUM Mileage History
- 12/08/2024146,617 mi
- 12/08/2024146,620 mi+3 mi
- 01/09/2025157,360 mi+10,740 mi
- 07/09/2026166,236 mi+8,876 mi
- 07/09/2026166,236 mi
Average of roughly 9,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L3 DUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz 220 (L3 DUM) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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