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FG12 KHK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,867 mi
Last recorded67,867 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 63,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect not excessive (5.3.2 (d))

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

complete undertray fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,526 miles

Front undertray present not allowing full inspection of some items.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear shock absorber has a weak damping effect but not excessive.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,538 miles

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,513 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing due to age

Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 30,794 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 22,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,757 miles

covers fitted throughout

Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,896 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,537 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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FG12 KHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FG12 KHK, 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 FG12 KHK registered?

FG12 KHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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