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FP62 UHO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,114 mi
Last recorded159,114 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 159,114 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 158,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 145,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,997 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 131,997 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 185,762 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2021 185,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 179,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 106,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,548 miles

Uneven front tyre wear

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,538 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

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 UHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UHO, 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 UHO registered?

FP62 UHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is FP62 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 UHO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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