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FL62 NZJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,581 mi
Last recorded123,581 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 123,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 123,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Binding and appears inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,119 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 121,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,188 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 116,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,738 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 87,416 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 70,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,195 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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FL62 NZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

FL62 NZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FL62 NZJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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