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FG62 KHC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,289 mi
Last recorded89,289 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 87,243 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 87,243 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))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 87,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,725 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 83,725 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,099 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 82,099 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))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,762 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 79,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around inner sidewall / worn around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from nearside to offside has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 78,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around inner sidewall / worn around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from nearside to offside has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,048 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Parking brake lever does not lock (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose

Offside Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (behind nearside rear wheel)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,581 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 72,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre split on inner edge

crack in the windscreen close to excessively encroaching drivers view of to road

Pass 12 Dec 2015 53,327 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 KHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KHC, 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 KHC registered?

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

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