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AK62 CXD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,792 mi
Last recorded74,792 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 74,792 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,717 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 67,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,167 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,672 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall of tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,665 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges - Recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges - Recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,565 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 18,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AK62 CXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 AK62 CXD, 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 AK62 CXD registered?

AK62 CXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 CXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 CXD 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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