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FV12 JFK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,153 mi
Last recorded131,153 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 JFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 131,153 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake performance low

Fail 15 Oct 2025 131,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake performance low

Pass 1 Oct 2024 115,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,682 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 100,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 60,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,803 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 46,397 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 14 Apr 2017 46,397 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has passed the emissions test. No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,344 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 JFK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

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

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