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F457 BLK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,199 mi
Last recorded25,199 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 25,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,087 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark Slightly low (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 22,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark Slightly low (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides have very slight play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 20,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides have very slight play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 19,432 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 19,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 17,892 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 15,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,645 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,158 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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F457 BLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F457 BLK, 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 F457 BLK registered?

F457 BLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is F457 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F457 BLK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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