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FG12 VCE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,318 mi
Last recorded70,318 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,318 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 70,318 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,057 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 48,057 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 37,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,563 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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 VCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG12 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

FG12 VCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FG12 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 VCE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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