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F6 MLS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,664 mi
Last recorded128,664 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 MLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 128,664 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit 2.64mm and inner side wall damage recommend change soon

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre close to limit 2.97mm and inner side wall damage recommend change soon

engine cover

front suspension bushes generally perishing

rear suspension bushes generally perishin

under tray

Pass 16 Sep 2025 117,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2025 117,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 107,195 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff slightly noisy

Under-trays fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 107,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lowest hub bush arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine cover fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff slightly noisy

Under-trays fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,635 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,023 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,345 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,343 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 72,929 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,149 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 68,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,804 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 50,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,635 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 38,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F6 MLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F6 MLS, 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 F6 MLS registered?

F6 MLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is F6 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F6 MLS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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