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CE12 FFW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,945 mi
Last recorded137,945 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 137,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 125,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 115,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 115,770 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,875 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,020 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 100,118 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 100,118 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

PARK BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 31 May 2017 60,975 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING ITEMS FOR INSPECTION

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

Fail 27 May 2017 60,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING ITEMS FOR INSPECTION

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,278 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring items for inspection

Pass 7 May 2015 26,293 miles

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

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 FFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE12 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

CE12 FFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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