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AO62 DSV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,275 mi
Last recorded74,275 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 DSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 74,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 67,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,674 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,042 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,305 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 37,471 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,926 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,990 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,594 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 DSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

AO62 DSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AO62 DSV safe to buy?

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