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AO62 JCY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,205 mi
Last recorded94,205 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 94,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear drive shaft corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 71,660 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,363 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,014 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 40,330 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 25,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,260 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 JCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO62 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

AO62 JCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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