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FH12 WKK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,096 mi
Last recorded125,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 WKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 125,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 118,692 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 118,656 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 116,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,784 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,696 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,690 miles

front and rear brake disc are worn

Fail 19 Nov 2020 86,683 miles

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

front and rear brake disc are worn

Pass 19 Nov 2019 80,823 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Front FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE NEARSIDE REAR 2MM AND CRACKING EDGE OF TREAD . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE OFFSIDE REAR 1.6MM AND CRACKING EDGE OF TREAD . (5.2.3 (e))

PRESSURE TESTED ONLY MOST BRAKE PIPES .

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,028 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 73,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 69,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

multiple chips within zone A

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,775 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 WKK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WKK, 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 FH12 WKK registered?

FH12 WKK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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