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HG62 FFW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,022 mi
Last recorded79,022 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 FFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 79,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 76,514 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 65,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 61,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 55,981 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,012 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 47,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 41,305 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,765 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 14 Jul 2018 33,294 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 May 2018 32,385 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (rack) (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,620 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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HG62 FFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 HG62 FFW, 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 HG62 FFW registered?

HG62 FFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is HG62 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 FFW 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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