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FV12 JJY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,802 mi
Last recorded144,802 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 144,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 132,597 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 132,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner/outer edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 118,422 miles

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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 118,422 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,825 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 104,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn outer edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,250 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,037 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 JJY 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 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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

FV12 JJY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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