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CR12 FOY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR12 FOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 83,879 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 75,772 miles

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

n/s front tyre has kerb damage

Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,481 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe of rear off side has corrosion on two part. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 56,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child locks on rear doors

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Sep 2019 40,972 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 33,185 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

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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CR12 FOY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CR12 FOY, 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 CR12 FOY registered?

CR12 FOY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is CR12 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR12 FOY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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