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FV62 HUK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,844 mi
Last recorded120,844 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 HUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 120,844 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 120,844 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 117,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2024 117,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 May 2024 117,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 113,524 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 113,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low height adjuster disconnected (refitted) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low height adjuster disconnected (refitted) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,031 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,908 miles

Nearside Front slight cut on outer face

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HUK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 HUK, 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 HUK registered?

FV62 HUK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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