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LD62 FHG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,650 mi
Last recorded70,650 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 FHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 70,650 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 66,330 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 66,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall,205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing/worn on inner edge,205/55/16 91W

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 63,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 60,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,502 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 46,502 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,126 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 40,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,812 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No smoke detected

Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 20,148 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,141 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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LD62 FHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD62 FHG, 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 LD62 FHG registered?

LD62 FHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 FHG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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