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EA62 FTX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,669 mi
Last recorded122,669 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 122,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 122,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 175,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,989 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 95,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,322 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 94,320 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 86,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,908 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,430 miles

Central full undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,425 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 29,985 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 29,985 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 24,012 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 18,690 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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EA62 FTX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA62 FTX, 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 EA62 FTX registered?

EA62 FTX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is EA62 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 FTX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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