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FD62 HYT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,646 mi
Last recorded58,646 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 HYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 58,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 54,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 48,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 39,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 20,941 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 20,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,396 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides also outer wall has slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,925 miles

Offside Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 9,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,037 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 8,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced rear (6.3.4a)

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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FD62 HYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD62 HYT, 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 FD62 HYT registered?

FD62 HYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FD62 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 HYT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD62 HYT have outstanding finance?

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