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FP62 UGX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,623 mi
Last recorded123,623 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 123,623 miles

Covers fitted underneath.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feed pipes to rear, unable to inspect fully due to covers fitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 123,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted underneath.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feed pipes to rear, unable to inspect fully due to covers fitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 123,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 11,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm ball joint (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))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe in area of rear floor ,forward of rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe in area of rear floor ,forward of rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and other components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,340 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,500 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,531 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 61,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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FP62 UGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UGX, 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 FP62 UGX registered?

FP62 UGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FP62 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 UGX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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