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FV61 ZNA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,241 mi
Last recorded115,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 115,241 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 111,917 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 111,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 109,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 105,163 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 104,131 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 104,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 88,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 81,075 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,316 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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FV61 ZNA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV61 ZNA, 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 FV61 ZNA registered?

FV61 ZNA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FV61 ZNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 ZNA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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