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FE62 EPL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,345 mi
Last recorded162,345 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 162,345 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Fail 30 Oct 2024 161,845 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 16 Nov 2023 154,388 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2023 154,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 144,886 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Fail 8 Nov 2022 144,838 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,353 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 128,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge to 4 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp corroded advise replace

Pass 13 Nov 2019 125,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 119,335 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play front both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,512 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 78,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 EPL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPL, 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 FE62 EPL registered?

FE62 EPL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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