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F5 XST

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,723 mi
Last recorded74,723 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 XST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 74,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 70,727 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 57,978 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,534 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,174 miles

nearside rear alloy wheel has been repaired

Fail 13 Apr 2016 34,984 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,726 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 22,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XST is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XST, 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 XST?

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What year was F5 XST registered?

F5 XST is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is F5 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 XST shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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