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FD61 FWB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,907 mi
Last recorded109,907 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 FWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 109,907 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 99,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,289 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 92,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,015 miles

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,391 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has several cuts to outer wall

Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,819 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 74,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,242 miles

Front wipers begining to smear.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearing 1.6mm legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,652 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,905 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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FD61 FWB 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 83.3%.

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 FD61 FWB, 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 FD61 FWB registered?

FD61 FWB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is FD61 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 FWB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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