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FJ62 VJP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,132 mi
Last recorded104,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall of tyre not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside crash damage

bonnet release handle broken bonnet cable pulled manually to open bonnet

Fail 29 Jan 2022 104,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall of tyre not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside crash damage

bonnet release handle broken bonnet cable pulled manually to open bonnet

Pass 5 Sep 2020 92,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release pull broken but functioning (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 92,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release pull broken but functioning (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

knock on n/s/f but cant find or see anything due to under trays

Fail 5 Feb 2019 75,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

knock on n/s/f but cant find or see anything due to under trays

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,331 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,331 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 54,144 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,541 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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FJ62 VJP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ62 VJP, 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 FJ62 VJP registered?

FJ62 VJP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is FJ62 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ62 VJP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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