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WF16 FPZ

2016 Mercedes-benz 212

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

209,730 mi
Last recorded209,730 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 21249,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 FPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 209,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 206,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 204,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 201,454 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 150,913 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,363 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 105,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,697 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,025 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 212?

Based on 1,859 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,433
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Registration plate lamp not working 68
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 65
Stop lamp not working 64
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WF16 FPZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 212 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,036 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 212 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF16 FPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 212 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 212 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WF16 FPZ registered?

WF16 FPZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WF16 FPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF16 FPZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF16 FPZ have outstanding finance?

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