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FA11 DES

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,709 mi
Last recorded79,709 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA11 DES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,709 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 79,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 79,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,100 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 77,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,832 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,707 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel welded

Offside Rear Wheel welded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,823 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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 17 Aug 2020 62,174 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,787 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 53,787 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,566 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,922 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,859 miles

tyres front are 35mm tyres on rear are 30mm

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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FA11 DES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA11 DES, 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 FA11 DES registered?

FA11 DES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is FA11 DES safe to buy?

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