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AK62 OAX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,406 mi
Last recorded119,406 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 119,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.55mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 114,388 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 108,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 103,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 103,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2022 101,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2021 93,032 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,741 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

low tyre pressure warning message on

Pass 13 Aug 2017 64,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2016 40,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 22,163 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

N,s front tyre cut in kurbing rib on side outer wall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 OAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 AK62 OAX, 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

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What year was AK62 OAX registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK62 OAX 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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