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FG62 KGX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,799 mi
Last recorded71,799 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 71,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,497 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,666 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,505 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 28,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 22,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,515 miles

Nearside Front slight feathering to tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2015 16,681 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2015 16,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

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 KGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG62 KGX registered?

FG62 KGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FG62 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 KGX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG62 KGX have outstanding finance?

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