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FD62 NCU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,940 mi
Last recorded84,940 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 NCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 84,940 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,917 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 77,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 58,251 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,018 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres perishing

n/s and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,707 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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FD62 NCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FD62 NCU, 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

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What year was FD62 NCU registered?

FD62 NCU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is FD62 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 NCU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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