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DL12 FJJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,151 mi
Last recorded128,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 128,151 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 120,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 120,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM HAS A EXCESSIVELY WORN BUSH (LOWER FRONT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE IS EXCESSIVELY CRACKED ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 114,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 114,933 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains/fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 105,386 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains/fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 95,043 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 95,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,962 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 85,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,697 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,419 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,951 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,925 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,138 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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DL12 FJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL12 FJJ, 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 DL12 FJJ registered?

DL12 FJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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