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AD12 FBN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,294 mi
Last recorded165,294 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 165,294 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 165,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,980 miles

Nearside Front Alloy Had A Small Welding Repair

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,885 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 81,885 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,301 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2017 57,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,099 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AD12 FBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD12 FBN, 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 AD12 FBN registered?

AD12 FBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is AD12 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 FBN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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