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FE62 ELV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,327 mi
Last recorded144,327 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 ELV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 144,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 133,159 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2024 121,110 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,456 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,982 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,534 miles

Front inner brake pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,160 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,805 miles

damage to windscreen

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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FE62 ELV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE62 ELV, 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 FE62 ELV registered?

FE62 ELV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is FE62 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 ELV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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