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FT62 AOD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,305 mi
Last recorded132,305 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 AOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 132,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 123,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 10 Oct 2023 116,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 115,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,039 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 96,037 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,217 miles

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2016 43,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (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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FT62 AOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FT62 AOD, 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 FT62 AOD registered?

FT62 AOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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