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FT62 EBL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,606 mi
Last recorded175,606 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 175,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 170,059 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 170,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 159,683 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 158,178 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 143,157 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 115,545 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,185 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,383 miles

Nearside Front small cuts/splits on tyre inner side wall

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 EBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EBL, 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 FT62 EBL registered?

FT62 EBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is FT62 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 EBL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT62 EBL have outstanding finance?

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