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AO62 WLZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 68,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LIMIT / edges NO tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 1.6 mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LIMIT / edges NO tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 1.6mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 59,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 54,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2022 49,696 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,572 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 44,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 32,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 29,314 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 24,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,045 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 WLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

AO62 WLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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