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FL62 SUV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,981 mi
Last recorded77,981 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 77,981 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 73,508 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,400 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,530 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,828 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 49,828 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 12 Oct 2017 39,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

No smoke detected

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,093 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 SUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SUV, 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 SUV registered?

FL62 SUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2012.

Is FL62 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 SUV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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