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FT61 NNJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,392 mi
Last recorded117,392 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2022 117,392 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,866 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 107,851 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 102,530 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front DRL slightly damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2019 102,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front DRL slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,559 miles

both front tyre sidewalls damaged slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2018 76,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

both front tyre sidewalls damaged slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,473 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,427 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 21,837 miles

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

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 NNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NNJ, 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 NNJ registered?

FT61 NNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is FT61 NNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 NNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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