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FP62 FLR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,298 mi
Last recorded126,298 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 FLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 126,298 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 126,296 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Only 39 ( should be over 100 ) (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Only 34 ( should be over 100 ) (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 119,338 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 119,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,571 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 114,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,643 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,063 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 90,900 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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,776 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,017 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 52,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 44,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 27,753 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (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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FP62 FLR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP62 FLR, 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 FP62 FLR registered?

FP62 FLR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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