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FE62 FOM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,135 mi
Last recorded184,135 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 184,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened play in lower arm ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension mounting point has torn away from the main subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front undershields fitted

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff is corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 176,972 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 176,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 166,878 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 152,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 135,112 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 135,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 128,059 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,263 miles

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 23 Jan 2018 106,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,787 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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FE62 FOM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

FE62 FOM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is FE62 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 FOM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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