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FG12 XJP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,409 mi
Last recorded128,409 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 109,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,530 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2020 83,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,131 miles

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

vehicle has under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,232 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

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 XJP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

FG12 XJP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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