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FT62 AKO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,722 mi
Last recorded29,722 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 29,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 28,705 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 27,474 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 25,866 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 24,731 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 24,298 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 22,828 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 22,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 20,712 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 18,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 16,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 13,001 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 13,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FT62 AKO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT62 AKO, 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

How do I check the history of FT62 AKO?

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What year was FT62 AKO registered?

FT62 AKO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is FT62 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 AKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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