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FT61 HBB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,298 mi
Last recorded195,298 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 195,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 188,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 173,905 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2019 173,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 151,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 132,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 109,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scrubbing edges.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,271 miles

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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FT61 HBB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FT61 HBB, 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 HBB registered?

FT61 HBB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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The MOT history for FT61 HBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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