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FD12 SSZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,429 mi
Last recorded124,429 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 SSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2026 124,429 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 122,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 111,694 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 104,410 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 104,164 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 98,072 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 97,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 97,791 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 80,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,928 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,067 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 SSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

FD12 SSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 2012.

Is FD12 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 SSZ shows 12 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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