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CA62 FYZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,264 mi
Last recorded84,264 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 FYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 84,264 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 73,911 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 9 Oct 2023 70,165 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to renew (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to renew (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to renew (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,060 miles

Front both discs slightly worn

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 33,044 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front both discs slightly worn

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,952 miles

cannot test underbody items due to factory trim

Pass 10 Dec 2015 13,653 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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CA62 FYZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA62 FYZ, 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 CA62 FYZ registered?

CA62 FYZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is CA62 FYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 FYZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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