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FV12 BBE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,050 mi
Last recorded198,050 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 BBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 198,050 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 196,249 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT BUMPER

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES ADVISE TO REPLACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged CUTS IN SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged CUT IN SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 193,551 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Dec 2021 193,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front bumper damaged

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

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 187,214 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 187,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 177,328 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 176,822 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 164,779 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 151,350 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,302 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 121,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 95,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BBE, 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 FV12 BBE registered?

FV12 BBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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