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FG12 VCN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,863 mi
Last recorded91,863 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 VCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 91,863 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

oil residue engine under-tray area's

rear sub-frame coated in sealants/under-seal

Fail 1 Nov 2025 91,222 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

oil residue engine/under-tray area's

Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,389 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,027 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 58,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 41,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,120 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,959 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,760 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 VCN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCN, 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

How do I check the history of FG12 VCN?

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What year was FG12 VCN registered?

FG12 VCN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FG12 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 VCN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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