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DL12 FKV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,246 mi
Last recorded57,246 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 FKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 57,246 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 54,015 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 54,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 54,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability detached from sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside park brake effiecency only just achieved

Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 43,177 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 40,784 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,573 miles

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,927 miles

Front OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TYRES WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,859 miles

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

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,220 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 FKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

DL12 FKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is DL12 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 FKV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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