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FG62 NPN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,850 mi
Last recorded128,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 128,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 118,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 118,344 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,191 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF MAINLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 102,102 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,121 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,412 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements!!

Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,340 miles

front discs rear discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,400 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,404 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 39,300 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,503 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

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 NPN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc 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 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

FG62 NPN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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