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FV12 WRT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,243 mi
Last recorded176,243 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 176,243 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 176,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 162,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 141,156 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,257 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower day running lamp missing crash damage

Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside parking brake weak

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

Pass 5 May 2016 85,502 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 85,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,332 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 69,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

FV12 WRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is FV12 WRT safe to buy?

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