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FV62 OJU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 OJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,454 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 69,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,768 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 62,172 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 58,970 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear disc lipped

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres has side wall repairs

Fail 2 Dec 2017 58,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear disc lipped

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres has side wall repairs

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,969 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 OJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FV62 OJU, 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 FV62 OJU registered?

FV62 OJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is FV62 OJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 OJU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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