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AE62 EWU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,751 mi
Last recorded56,751 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 EWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 56,751 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 56,695 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear lower suspension arm mounting point area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 54,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 53,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,461 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 37,582 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 37,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,001 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 30,140 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,273 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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AE62 EWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 AE62 EWU, 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

How do I check the history of AE62 EWU?

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What year was AE62 EWU registered?

AE62 EWU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AE62 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE62 EWU 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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