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FT12 EGJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 119,052 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor output (4.1.4 (b))

slight diff leak

Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,705 miles

Nearside Rear poor hand brake effort

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output poor headlamp out put (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear poor hand brake effort

Pass 26 Jul 2024 111,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 106,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

only just met emissions limit

poor effort from o/s parking brake

Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,215 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,500 miles

only just met emissions

Fail 10 Aug 2021 99,500 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

only just met emissions

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,445 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,279 miles

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

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

parking brake effort poor

Pass 24 May 2018 86,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 81,302 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 81,302 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2016 76,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 65,112 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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FT12 EGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 FT12 EGJ, 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 FT12 EGJ registered?

FT12 EGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is FT12 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 EGJ 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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