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FM12 BYH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,397 mi
Last recorded59,397 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 BYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 59,397 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,412 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 52,410 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements parking brake efficiency 14% minimum required 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,848 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre low and badly worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,937 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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FM12 BYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 FM12 BYH, 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 FM12 BYH registered?

FM12 BYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FM12 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 BYH 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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