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FV62 UTC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,199 mi
Last recorded65,199 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 UTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 65,199 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 56,041 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 56,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 45,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 33,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 30,670 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 26,738 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,512 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 18,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 14,469 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 14,455 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 12,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 9,787 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 UTC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

FV62 UTC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FV62 UTC safe to buy?

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