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FY12 AFV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,233 mi
Last recorded110,233 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 110,233 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 110,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 102,930 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 102,394 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,073 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,456 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 78,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,342 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 55,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 46,889 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 22,181 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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FY12 AFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 AFV, 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

How do I check the history of FY12 AFV?

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What year was FY12 AFV registered?

FY12 AFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is FY12 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 AFV 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.

Does FY12 AFV have outstanding finance?

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