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AK62 YTD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,386 mi
Last recorded150,386 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 150,386 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens clouding over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray covering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 143,046 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Road wheel damaged/buckled.

Plastic under trays/sill covers fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2025 142,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Road wheel damaged/buckled.

Plastic under trays/sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,207 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted welded in multiple spots (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 124,123 miles

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

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

emission value plate defective

Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,871 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 106,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 106,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,905 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,448 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,205 miles

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 YTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

AK62 YTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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