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FY12 UOU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,660 mi
Last recorded108,660 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 UOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 108,660 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both side inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,788 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,800 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,905 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,570 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,813 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 UOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY12 UOU, 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

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What year was FY12 UOU registered?

FY12 UOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is FY12 UOU safe to buy?

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