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FT62 NXZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

252,294 mi
Last recorded252,294 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 252,294 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose around backbox

Fail 4 Dec 2025 252,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose around backbox

Pass 6 Dec 2024 246,418 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2023 236,013 miles

Underbody covers fitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2023 236,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody covers fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 226,484 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 226,483 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 209,668 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 196,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 196,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 178,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 178,247 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 142,551 miles

slight play in both front steering

Pass 15 Dec 2017 112,515 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,393 miles

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 NXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

FT62 NXZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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The MOT history for FT62 NXZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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