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FY62 FOH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,208 mi
Last recorded86,208 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,309 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 72,328 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 65,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,150 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 59,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,599 miles

both front anti roll bar linkages dust covers leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2018 43,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front anti roll bar linkages dust covers leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 32,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 28,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,410 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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FY62 FOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY62 FOH, 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 FY62 FOH registered?

FY62 FOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is FY62 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FOH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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