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FT62 FGE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 FGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 117,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,796 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 94,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2020 115,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,148 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Corroding near union with brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,194 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

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

Is FT62 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 FGE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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