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FV12 FUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,607 mi
Last recorded149,607 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 FUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 149,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 145,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to sill and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 141,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 137,908 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 133,730 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,164 miles

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Pass 25 Mar 2017 102,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,627 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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FV12 FUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV12 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

FV12 FUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 FUJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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