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CE12 FEK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,030 mi
Last recorded103,030 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 103,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 86,868 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,713 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 76,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 69,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 69,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,066 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 59,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,402 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted. Unable to check entire adult belt

Nearside Front tyre cosmetic sidewall damage

Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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CE12 FEK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CE12 FEK, 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 CE12 FEK registered?

CE12 FEK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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