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FD12 RFE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,772 mi
Last recorded148,772 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 RFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 148,772 miles

PARKING BRAKE HANDLE BROKEN BUT WORKS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 148,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

PARKING BRAKE HANDLE BROKEN BUT WORKS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 137,925 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP RUSTY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE COVER DAMAGED BUT WORKS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 126,945 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 126,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 114,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 100,728 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,709 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,622 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,391 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,738 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,733 miles

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 RFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 FD12 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

FD12 RFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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