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FL62 NKO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,339 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 130,335 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 106,872 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions too low to read

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake only just made minimum requirements would benefit adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Jun 2025 106,866 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions too low to read

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake only just made minimum requirements would benefit adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,613 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 97,613 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,564 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 89,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 84,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,592 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 78,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,975 miles

Low emitter

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,109 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 62,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,894 miles

255/35/18 94 y

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn and brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 40,609 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,308 miles

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

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

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 NKO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

FL62 NKO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is FL62 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 NKO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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