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LF62 FTJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 FTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 81,113 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,238 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))

Pass 1 May 2024 63,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 55,113 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Pass 19 May 2022 44,547 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 43,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,735 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 37,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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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LF62 FTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF62 FTJ, 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 LF62 FTJ registered?

LF62 FTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LF62 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF62 FTJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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