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FX12 NYP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,185 mi
Last recorded106,185 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 NYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 106,185 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 106,180 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 106,180 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 2 Nov 2022 83,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted restricting view to some steering components , brake and fuel pipes

Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi across axle to n s r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted restricting view to some steering components , brake and fuel pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,702 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,646 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,431 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 35,208 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 35,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,409 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,702 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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FX12 NYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX12 NYP, 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 FX12 NYP registered?

FX12 NYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is FX12 NYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 NYP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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