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FR62 WSU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,544 mi
Last recorded121,544 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 WSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 121,544 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 109,408 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 100,480 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 100,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower forward most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower forward most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 21 Jun 2023 98,615 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust joint securing clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front lower rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower forward most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower forward most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 92,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front n/s front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover condition .....almost split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 86,954 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroding almost to excess

Fail 18 May 2021 86,954 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake cannot be readily released ,lever broken (1.1.6 (d))

o/s front brake pipe corroding almost to excess

Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,884 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested DIP BEAM IS INOP (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO NEARING 2MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO NEARING 2MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,489 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 78,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,832 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,257 miles

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 WSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

FR62 WSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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