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EA62 FVR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,813 mi
Last recorded73,813 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 FVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 73,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2026 73,328 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,338 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,781 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 59,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 55,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 49,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,675 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 44,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 41,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 32,455 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 32,455 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,608 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight movement (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight movement (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 18,260 miles

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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 FVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 FVR, 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 EA62 FVR?

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What year was EA62 FVR registered?

EA62 FVR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is EA62 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 FVR 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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