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FD12 LHA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,168 mi
Last recorded69,168 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 LHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,168 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 63,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 55,758 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 37,033 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 34,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,888 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 25,448 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 22,596 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 19,245 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 May 2016 16,774 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 14,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Splits on n.s.f. tyre worn on shoulders and cracks in tread.

o.s.f tyre has splits on inner shoulder deep cut in tread and worn shoulders cracks in tread.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 14,268 miles

Splits on n.s.f. tyre worn on shoulders and cracks in tread.

o.s.f tyre has splits on inner shoulder deep cut in tread and worn shoulders cracks in tread.

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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FD12 LHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FD12 LHA, 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

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What year was FD12 LHA registered?

FD12 LHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is FD12 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 LHA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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