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FV12 WSY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,515 mi
Last recorded120,515 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 113,169 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 104,413 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 97,309 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 74,788 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 61,819 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 61,464 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 51,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front tyres void of tread on outer edge

offside rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

FV12 WSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is FV12 WSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 WSY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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