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FY12 ACZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,447 mi
Last recorded163,447 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ACZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 163,447 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 157,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective inside of lens covered in condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 157,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Bonnet secondary catch sticking

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective inside of lens covered in condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 152,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 144,389 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 144,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 132,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,626 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides due for replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 112,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Front Tyre wearing bold on the inner and outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides due for replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,979 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,323 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage and edge low

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage and edge low

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,167 miles

n/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

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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FY12 ACZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY12 ACZ, 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 FY12 ACZ registered?

FY12 ACZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FY12 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 ACZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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