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FN12 CBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,577 mi
Last recorded68,577 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 CBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,468 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,305 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,158 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,148 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 38,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,163 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,134 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 18,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FN12 CBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 FN12 CBX, 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 FN12 CBX registered?

FN12 CBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is FN12 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 CBX 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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