MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost suspension arm, as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear both rear tyres close to limit
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached n/s/f rear arm ball ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear both rear tyres close to limit
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are heavily worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are heavily worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD12 RBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FD12 RBU, 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 FD12 RBU registered?
FD12 RBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.
Is FD12 RBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD12 RBU shows 15 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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