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AC62 MAX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,076 mi
Last recorded142,076 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC62 MAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 142,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 129,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged split but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 129,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged split but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 118,950 miles

parking brake efficiency just met.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,275 miles

slight noise from parking brake operation

under trays fitted obscuring some components

wear in parking brake ratchet foot control

Fail 17 Jan 2022 112,257 miles

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

slight noise from parking brake operation

under trays fitted obscuring some components

wear in parking brake ratchet foot control

Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,595 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 103,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,020 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 83,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 69,086 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 68,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 50,217 miles

under covers fitted

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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AC62 MAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AC62 MAX, 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 AC62 MAX registered?

AC62 MAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AC62 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC62 MAX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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