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FP12 VUF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,538 mi
Last recorded84,538 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,538 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 80,098 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 80,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,049 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 70,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,881 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 63,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,615 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,610 miles

Front registration plate starting to delaminate

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 39,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear more on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,975 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 VUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP12 VUF, 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 FP12 VUF?

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What year was FP12 VUF registered?

FP12 VUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is FP12 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VUF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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