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FG62 FHD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 FHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 100,015 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 73,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,402 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 64,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,094 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,481 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear of floor pan under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

recommend removal of vehicle under trays to further inspect metal brake pipes for corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,113 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,632 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,712 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG62 FHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG62 FHD, 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 FG62 FHD registered?

FG62 FHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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