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N8 FAU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

62,561 mi
Last recorded62,561 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 183,274 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 175,205 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 60,553 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 264,812 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,928 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 149,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,716 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,422 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,051 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 50,054 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 42,636 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,715 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 98,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,200 miles

emissions to low to register

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,861 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 31,861 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to low to register

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2015 17,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,218 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 47,216 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,623 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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N8 FAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 N8 FAU, 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 N8 FAU registered?

N8 FAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is N8 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 FAU shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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