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FV12 WRL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,695 mi
Last recorded148,695 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 148,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 136,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 123,164 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 123,162 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 111,632 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 111,631 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,402 miles

undertray and floor shields fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside low and deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,177 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside wearing on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside scuffing back plate with corrosion on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 60,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside wearing on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside scuffing back plate with corrosion on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside 2x24" floppies (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,192 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,266 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 WRL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

FV12 WRL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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