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FL62 ECE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,698 mi
Last recorded185,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 185,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 185,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 179,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 179,515 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 171,254 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF and NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR and NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 171,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF and NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR and NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 166,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 157,317 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 157,294 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 146,006 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 131,293 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,943 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,478 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,049 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FL62 ECE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL62 ECE, 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 FL62 ECE registered?

FL62 ECE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is FL62 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 ECE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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