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27 FK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,914 mi
Last recorded55,914 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 FK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 55,914 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 55,475 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,170 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,029 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,227 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 51,227 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,080 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 48,080 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not secure and partially obscured (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 37,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner and outer (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear inner & outer c.v gaiter deteriorated

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

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

Offside rear inner & outer c.v gaiter deteriorated

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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27 FK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 27 FK, 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 27 FK registered?

27 FK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is 27 FK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 FK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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