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AP62 FNF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,589 mi
Last recorded106,589 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 106,589 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 102,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper corner loose not likely to come any further

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 92,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlamps to high adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper corner loose not likely to come any further

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside tyre 2mm advise replacement 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front has no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 83,904 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front has no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,178 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

slight scraping noise from n/s wheel

Fail 7 Oct 2020 68,045 miles

Side repeater not working n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

slight scraping noise from n/s wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2019 62,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in top of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 62,168 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge and have side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in top of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 46,961 miles

Nearside repeater deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 46,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted front ball joint area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside repeater deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,986 miles

Nearside Front slight accident damage

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,598 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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AP62 FNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AP62 FNF, 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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AP62 FNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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