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FH12 WMD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,527 mi
Last recorded149,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 WMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 149,527 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 149,391 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Directly above steering wheel (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 134,030 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,031 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,153 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 105,614 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 105,614 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken allow system sagging (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,048 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 96,048 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 90,554 miles

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 22 Jun 2019 81,881 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 81,881 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,844 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 70,844 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front wheel bearings have play

rear brakes badly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,139 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,604 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,364 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 33,362 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WMD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH12 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

FH12 WMD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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