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FE62 EPC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,588 mi
Last recorded162,588 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 EPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 162,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 150,003 miles

front brake pads worn low-all tyres on limit-rear sub frame corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance-both front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2023 150,003 miles

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

front brake pads worn low-all tyres on limit-rear sub frame corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered by substance-both front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2022 132,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,550 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 113,851 miles

chip to screen

front discs worn

Fail 13 Nov 2020 113,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

chip to screen

front discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2019 103,970 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 103,968 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,584 miles

chips to screen

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,756 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,860 miles

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

items hanging from rear view mirror

Fail 18 Aug 2017 79,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

items hanging from rear view mirror

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,405 miles

items hanging from rear view mirror

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge worn

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer edge worn

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

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

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 EPC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FE62 EPC, 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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FE62 EPC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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