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EO62 FPP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

128,194 mi
Last recorded128,194 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 FPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 128,194 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance low and would advise adjustment or repair

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 128,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance low and would advise adjustment or repair

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 123,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 116,461 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has slight damage to rim protector but ok at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2023 111,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,152 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 83,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,687 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 108,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,832 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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EO62 FPP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 EO62 FPP, 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 EO62 FPP registered?

EO62 FPP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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