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FV12 AZW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 AZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 151,054 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,754 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,515 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 133,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 115,237 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 115,209 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps intermittent (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre damaged

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 99,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear c.v. joint area oil leak

Nearside Rear number plate light intermittent fault

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,171 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,171 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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FV12 AZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV12 AZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV12 AZW registered?

FV12 AZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is FV12 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 AZW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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