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FV62 HCE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,297 mi
Last recorded104,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 HCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 104,297 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 104,297 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached Both (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 95,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,267 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,735 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 76,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,668 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2022 58,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 245 40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 245 40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 39,188 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 36,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 36,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 36,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,208 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,718 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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FV62 HCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 FV62 HCE, 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 FV62 HCE registered?

FV62 HCE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FV62 HCE 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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