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FR62 WPN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,434 mi
Last recorded112,434 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 WPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 112,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 100,225 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,950 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 84,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,181 miles

Front both brake discs/ridged/grooved/inner face

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,181 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front both brake discs/ridged/grooved/inner face

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,178 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,729 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 66,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FR62 WPN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FR62 WPN, 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 FR62 WPN registered?

FR62 WPN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FR62 WPN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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