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DL12 FKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,455 mi
Last recorded112,455 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 112,455 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 104,792 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 86,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 83,109 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 82,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 80,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,788 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,219 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 65,887 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 47,706 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 FKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 DL12 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

DL12 FKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is DL12 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 FKJ 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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