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FT61 GZW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,997 mi
Last recorded106,997 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 GZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2025 106,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2024 101,478 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken on nearside rear suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 95,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 95,394 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn on the outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Sticker in the nearside windscreen

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,272 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 83,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,064 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, worn on inner edge almost through to cords and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of resreve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,204 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,329 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,484 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,557 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,474 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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FT61 GZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT61 GZW, 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 FT61 GZW registered?

FT61 GZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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