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FV62 XHS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,113 mi
Last recorded69,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 69,113 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 66,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,450 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 63,450 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 60,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over the rear diff starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 57,477 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over the rear diff starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,290 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,013 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2019 44,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 40,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 34,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,128 miles

Both front tyres has inner wear

Pass 30 Sep 2015 15,445 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 XHS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

FV62 XHS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is FV62 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 XHS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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