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FN12 JPU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,285 mi
Last recorded59,285 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 JPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear on edges

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 54,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,996 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has only just passed the required standard

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,430 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 31,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,922 miles

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

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

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 JPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN12 JPU, 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 JPU registered?

FN12 JPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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