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AK62 YSX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,920 mi
Last recorded120,920 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,920 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 113,814 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 113,814 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 113,709 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 112,164 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 106,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,987 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fit obstructing view of testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,115 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 90,115 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,398 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside parking brake low effiency

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 YSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

AK62 YSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is AK62 YSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 YSX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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