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FV62 HUA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 HUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 89,020 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,499 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 64,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 59,259 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,704 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 54,704 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,317 miles

Plastic under tray fitted

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Fail 13 Nov 2020 58,317 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Plastic under tray fitted

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 8 May 2019 44,665 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 41,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2017 36,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2016 24,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,407 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 20,407 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest (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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FV62 HUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HUA, 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

How do I check the history of FV62 HUA?

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What year was FV62 HUA registered?

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

Is FV62 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 HUA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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