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AJ62 TVU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,830 mi
Last recorded103,830 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 TVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,830 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 97,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 90,544 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 82,981 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,999 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel closes to limits

Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,008 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 62,006 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,981 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted at N/S/R unable to test seatbelt

Chip to windscreen

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,889 miles

Child seat fitted at N/S/R unable to inspect seatbelt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 28,234 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 23,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,191 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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AJ62 TVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ62 TVU, 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 AJ62 TVU?

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What year was AJ62 TVU registered?

AJ62 TVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AJ62 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 TVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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