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FG12 KTJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,589 mi
Last recorded95,589 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 KTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,589 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket has corrosions (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 95,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket has corrosions (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,182 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,891 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 72,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,676 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 39,676 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KTJ, 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 FG12 KTJ registered?

FG12 KTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is FG12 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 KTJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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