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FR05 TTA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,759 mi
Last recorded46,759 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR05 TTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 46,759 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 46,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 44,390 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 44,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 42,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,029 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,599 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,719 miles

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

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

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

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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FR05 TTA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc 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 FR05 TTA, 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 FR05 TTA registered?

FR05 TTA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is FR05 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR05 TTA 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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