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F5 FAN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,511 mi
Last recorded61,511 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,216 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 54,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,952 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 50,951 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 38,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,607 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,902 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,335 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 14,335 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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F5 FAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 F5 FAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F5 FAN?

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What year was F5 FAN registered?

F5 FAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is F5 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 FAN 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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