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F23 RMX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,758 mi
Last recorded83,758 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 83,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 83,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,136 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 65,948 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 65,944 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Outer rear. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,498 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 61,734 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 61,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,447 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 48,447 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,061 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside and outside

Pass 10 Feb 2017 30,779 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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F23 RMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F23 RMX, 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 F23 RMX registered?

F23 RMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is F23 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F23 RMX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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