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T12 FRS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,128 mi
Last recorded91,128 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 FRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 91,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 90,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,868 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,363 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,139 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 85,826 miles

exhaust pipe bracket broken on front pipe

nsf slight play in wheel bearng

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,264 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 80,161 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 80,155 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 71,084 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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T12 FRS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 T12 FRS, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T12 FRS registered?

T12 FRS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T12 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T12 FRS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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