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1 FRT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,810 mi
Last recorded47,810 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 47,810 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 46,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,927 miles

Factory fit Undertrays & Covers in Situ at time of Test, preventing inspection of some testable items

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,537 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 34,865 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 32,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 30,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 27,639 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,699 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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1 FRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 FRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 FRT registered?

1 FRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is 1 FRT safe to buy?

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