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CN12 FRZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,623 mi
Last recorded108,623 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN12 FRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 108,623 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 108,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 106,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 103,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 100,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 97,771 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,597 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 85,624 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING CLOSE TO CORDS 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES 3MM 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 30,940 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 30,940 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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CN12 FRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN12 FRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN12 FRZ registered?

CN12 FRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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The MOT history for CN12 FRZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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