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AD12 FCJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,066 mi
Last recorded165,066 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 165,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 165,066 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 153,439 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 143,878 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2022 131,005 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,522 miles

full under body protection and sill covers

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,094 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2019 102,094 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,793 miles

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 70,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 48,260 miles

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 FCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD12 FCJ, 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 FCJ registered?

AD12 FCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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