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FX62 YOR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,662 mi
Last recorded58,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 58,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 56,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall - no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 56,146 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust clamp cracked, still currently secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall - no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 54,166 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,812 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 50,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both parking brake cable brackets loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe(at n/s/f wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,185 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 44,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,974 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 32,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,046 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 26,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YOR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOR, 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 FX62 YOR registered?

FX62 YOR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FX62 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YOR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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