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FR62 WWU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,104 mi
Last recorded141,104 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 WWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 141,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 131,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 120,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,072 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 101,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,272 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 81,272 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Aug 2019 81,272 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,839 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Park brake only 17%

Fail 3 Sep 2018 65,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Park brake only 17%

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 225/40/18

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 2.5mm (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 WWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WWU, 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 FR62 WWU registered?

FR62 WWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FR62 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 WWU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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