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AO62 FCX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,700 mi
Last recorded137,700 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 137,700 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 130,369 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 118,173 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 110,059 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 110,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 104,806 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords debris in cut and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords debris in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords debris in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords debris in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread has small cut almost to canvas

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,815 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,071 miles

225/40/18y

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres age cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,410 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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AO62 FCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO62 FCX, 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 AO62 FCX registered?

AO62 FCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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