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DN62 FWJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,042 mi
Last recorded65,042 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 FWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 65,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 65,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 60,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 60,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 56,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight grease seepage lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight powder swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight powder swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 44,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe plastic coating starting to powder swell underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 44,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe plastic coating starting to powder swell underneath (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 38,810 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 38,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,676 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,852 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked, early attention required

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,124 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 25,765 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,718 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 24,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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DN62 FWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN62 FWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN62 FWJ registered?

DN62 FWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is DN62 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 FWJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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