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AK62 JZC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,385 mi
Last recorded120,385 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 JZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 120,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 111,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 111,762 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 105,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,641 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 2 Oct 2023 102,641 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 95,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,511 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,682 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 76,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,832 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

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 JZC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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