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FX62 XRA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 81,072 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2025 81,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2024 78,717 miles

parking brake lever worn

Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2022 73,463 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 71,321 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 71,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 68,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 58,203 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

battery light on digital display

Fail 3 May 2019 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

battery light on digital display

Pass 29 Apr 2018 51,994 miles

nearside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2017 46,494 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,619 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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FX62 XRA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX62 XRA, 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 FX62 XRA?

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What year was FX62 XRA registered?

FX62 XRA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is FX62 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 XRA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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