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FP12 BWU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,799 mi
Last recorded152,799 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 BWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 152,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 142,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 116,088 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 116,088 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 107,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom arms closest to the front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 106,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom arms closest to the front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,355 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 90,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,334 miles

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

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

Stone chips in front screen.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,550 miles

Stone chips in front screen

Pass 13 May 2015 64,308 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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FP12 BWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP12 BWU, 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 FP12 BWU registered?

FP12 BWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is FP12 BWU safe to buy?

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