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FIL 7042

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,752 mi
Last recorded151,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 7042
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 151,752 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 147,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 147,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 143,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 143,453 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 138,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 134,341 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,723 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front each side joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foreward most arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear each side joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 112,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner side wall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front each side joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foreward most arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front, wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear each side joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,926 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 107,923 miles

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

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

Center exhaust clamp deteriorated and likely to snap.

Nearside Rear Hand brake bracket loose.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 89,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges and cuts to the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 89,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges and cuts to the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2017 59,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside and outside

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside and outside

Pass 11 Jun 2016 34,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,113 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 9,095 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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FIL 7042 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FIL 7042, 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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FIL 7042 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FIL 7042 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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