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FN62 VJV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 VJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 79,289 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,321 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,557 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 59,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 37,954 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 37,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FN62 VJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN62 VJV, 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 FN62 VJV registered?

FN62 VJV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is FN62 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN62 VJV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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