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AO62 JCJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,446 mi
Last recorded62,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 JCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 61,540 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,637 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 50,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 50,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,422 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,512 miles

Tyre pressures low indication

Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,133 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 21,785 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 JCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JCJ, 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 AO62 JCJ registered?

AO62 JCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AO62 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 JCJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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