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FX62 YSE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,179 mi
Last recorded129,179 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 129,179 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 120,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 112,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 102,272 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 102,272 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 70,324 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,861 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 28,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,815 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 YSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FX62 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

FX62 YSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is FX62 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YSE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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