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FL62 GZV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,363 mi
Last recorded44,363 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 GZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 44,363 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 40,873 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 40,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 32,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 30,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,991 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,988 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2018 17,921 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 15,646 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,285 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,971 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 GZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GZV, 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 FL62 GZV registered?

FL62 GZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FL62 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 GZV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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