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FG62 FHP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,611 mi
Last recorded114,611 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 114,611 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 114,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,778 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,102 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,375 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 95,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow front bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow rear bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,012 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 87,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 80,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,246 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,662 miles

Front brake discs have a big lip

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Under tray and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,319 miles

undertrays fitted

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 FHP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG62 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

FG62 FHP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is FG62 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 FHP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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