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FT12 EGY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,275 mi
Last recorded75,275 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 EGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 75,275 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 68,730 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,078 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 65,054 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 62,335 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 62,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,740 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 61,711 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 45,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 36,652 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 36,652 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2015 27,858 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 27,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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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FT12 EGY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EGY, 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 EGY registered?

FT12 EGY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is FT12 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 EGY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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