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FD12 ZWF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,638 mi
Last recorded184,638 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 184,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 178,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 169,677 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 156,574 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 156,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 151,215 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 137,612 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting deteriorate

Emissions to low reading

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2017 137,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake fluid level low

Brake pedal rubber starting deteriorate

Check brake pad light on dash

Emissions to low reading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald! - worn on edge - misshapen - no cords shown at time of test - 205 55 R16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald! - worn on edge - misshapen - no cords shown at time of test - 205 55 R16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 101,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

Fail 10 May 2016 101,168 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal worn to metal on edge

Pass 12 May 2015 64,427 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 ZWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

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

Is FD12 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 ZWF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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