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FL62 FRZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,324 mi
Last recorded105,324 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 FRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 105,324 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,196 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,806 miles

(Undertrays fitted and obstructing the view of some testable items)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged (All x4) (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 78,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,236 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,969 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,211 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 31,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 FRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL62 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

FL62 FRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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