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FT12 EGV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,560 mi
Last recorded228,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 228,560 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 228,556 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 226,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2025 226,175 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 213,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 199,766 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 184,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 168,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Fail 8 Jun 2021 168,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 1 Jun 2020 152,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 136,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit ADV change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,640 miles

Front pads getting low and discs ridged

Nearside rear tyre getting low in centre

Offside rear tyre punctured, repairable

Rear offside outer pad very low and discs ridged

Fail 22 Jun 2016 84,640 miles

Front pads getting low and discs ridged

Nearside rear tyre getting low in centre

Offside rear tyre punctured, repairable

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Rear (3.1.6b)

Rear offside outer pad very low and discs ridged

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,315 miles

Nearside rear tyre low perished and cracked

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre low perished and cracked

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 EGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT12 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

FT12 EGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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