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CF62 FHE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

226,323 mi
Last recorded226,323 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF62 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 226,323 miles

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

engine tray fitted & covers

Pass 7 Sep 2022 225,312 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 225,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 225,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 225,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 216,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 216,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 208,851 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 208,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16.V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 183,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 183,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 162,499 miles

Near side front and off side front tyre starting to wear on there inner tread

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 128,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,762 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

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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CF62 FHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CF62 FHE, 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 CF62 FHE registered?

CF62 FHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is CF62 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF62 FHE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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