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DF61 FVL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,113 mi
Last recorded182,113 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 182,113 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 168,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 154,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe showing signs of corrosion u close to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe showing signs of corrosion close to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe showing signs of corrosion close to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 143,944 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 134,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe showing signs off corrosion but serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe showing signs off corrosion but serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 129,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre close to limit on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread rear tyre getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 6,417 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 6,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop filled resevoir (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,319 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 80,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,635 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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DF61 FVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 DF61 FVL, 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

How do I check the history of DF61 FVL?

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What year was DF61 FVL registered?

DF61 FVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is DF61 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 FVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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