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FV12 JFU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,203 mi
Last recorded106,203 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 106,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,460 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 100,458 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 95,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 90,631 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 85,318 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 85,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 78,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 70,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 63,076 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2017 57,800 miles

emissions too clean to regester

Pass 9 May 2016 50,860 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,555 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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 JFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

FV12 JFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FV12 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 JFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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