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FX12 WUK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,125 mi
Last recorded204,125 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 WUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 204,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 191,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 170,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres inner edges very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 170,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres inner edges very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 131,560 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 115,874 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,804 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,712 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,085 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 WUK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FX12 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

FX12 WUK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FX12 WUK safe to buy?

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