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FP12 WFV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,407 mi
Last recorded136,407 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 WFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 136,407 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 131,999 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 131,889 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 131,716 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 125,277 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 117,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 105,834 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 99,766 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,798 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,094 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Emmissions not registering on tester (Too Low)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FP12 WFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV?

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What year was FP12 WFV registered?

FP12 WFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FP12 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 WFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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