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FY12 AFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,699 mi
Last recorded150,699 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 150,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 136,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,233 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 133,233 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s may be front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 128,631 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face worn deep, should replace. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside rear corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has been seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp bulb replaced during test,pass repair side.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear inner shoulder ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 122,781 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside rear inner and outer face,corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has been seeping. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,638 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,351 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,013 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 81,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 AFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

FY12 AFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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