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FN62 VZP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,345 mi
Last recorded124,345 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 VZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 124,345 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 124,339 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 123,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 123,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 119,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,104 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 82,991 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,051 miles

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 17 Sep 2018 62,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,815 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,675 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN62 VZP, 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 FN62 VZP registered?

FN62 VZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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