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AO62 AVZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,361 mi
Last recorded59,361 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 AVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,361 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 56,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 53,698 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,566 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,790 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,338 miles

Offside offside wheels fitted incorrectly (wider 8.5j wheel fitted to front axle. narrower 7.5j on rear axle).

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,188 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,819 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,339 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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AO62 AVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO62 AVZ, 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 AO62 AVZ registered?

AO62 AVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AO62 AVZ safe to buy?

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