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FN62 VZZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,575 mi
Last recorded166,575 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 166,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 155,541 miles

Central Rear 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 142,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,587 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,681 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on edges of tread

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,776 miles

Covers and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Nov 2015 32,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Covers and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 VZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

FN62 VZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FN62 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN62 VZZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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