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DU62 FPV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,649 mi
Last recorded48,649 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 48,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 48,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 44,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 35,825 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2023 35,825 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))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 32,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tread on approx. 3mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 24,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 21,712 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 16,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 9,843 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 7,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 5,899 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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DU62 FPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU62 FPV, 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

How do I check the history of DU62 FPV?

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What year was DU62 FPV registered?

DU62 FPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is DU62 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 FPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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