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FX62 YUF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,659 mi
Last recorded172,659 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 172,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (245/40x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (245/40x17) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2026 172,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (245/40x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (245/40x17) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2025 163,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on outer tread (225/45x17 p7 cint 2) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2024 156,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded, fronts worse (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (225/45x17 P7 MO) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2024 155,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded, fronts worse (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (225/45x17 P7 MO) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2023 147,488 miles

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

emissions too low to record a reading 0.00

Pass 28 Sep 2022 136,845 miles

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Sep 2021 131,953 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))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 131,952 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,781 miles

Rear both tyres worn to 4.0mm (245/40x17 91W PIRELLI)

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

parking brake pedal close to travel limit

Pass 23 Sep 2019 124,160 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,953 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel 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 FX62 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

FX62 YUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is FX62 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YUF 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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