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FM12 MTU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,912 mi
Last recorded118,912 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 118,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn heavilly on edges of ytread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn heavilly on edges of ytread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 97,137 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 97,131 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 to rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,297 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,230 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr+osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,198 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,678 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,998 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,831 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,504 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 MTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MTU, 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

How do I check the history of FM12 MTU?

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What year was FM12 MTU registered?

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

Is FM12 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 MTU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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