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FH12 FDK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 FDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 119,921 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 111,529 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 111,507 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 94,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,182 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED INNER RIMS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall & outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front INNER RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 73,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 65,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 53,885 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 24,311 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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FH12 FDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 FH12 FDK, 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 FH12 FDK registered?

FH12 FDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is FH12 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 FDK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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