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FG62 KGZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,420 mi
Last recorded65,420 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 KGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 65,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 60,279 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 60,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 58,859 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 58,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining unto brake hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe underbody, in front of road wheel slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 54,049 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 54,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe joining brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tyre bald, tyre also close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tyre bald, tyre also close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 49,801 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2022 49,798 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,408 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining brake hose is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 46,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining brake hose is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 41,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining brake hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,101 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 37,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly more on inner and outer edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 28,984 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 28,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,948 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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FG62 KGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

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

Is FG62 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 KGZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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