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FX62 YSV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,979 mi
Last recorded48,979 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 48,979 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 48,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 33,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 32,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,578 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,183 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 21,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 14,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,242 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 YSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YSV, 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 FX62 YSV registered?

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

Is FX62 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YSV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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