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FD12 XMV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,865 mi
Last recorded15,865 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 XMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 15,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 14,207 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 12,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 10,872 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 8,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 7,221 miles

emissions too clean for smoke tester

Pass 11 Jun 2019 5,644 miles

too clean for smoke test

Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,611 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2016 2,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 1,615 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 XMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

FD12 XMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FD12 XMV safe to buy?

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