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AO62 YLV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,313 mi
Last recorded146,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 YLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 146,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 130,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 118,499 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both edges and close to/on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both edges and on/close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,474 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 81,405 miles

Very slight amounts of play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Dec 2018 60,792 miles

Front engine and floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,705 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 30,133 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges almost to the cords

Fail 15 Dec 2015 30,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges almost to the cords

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 YLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

AO62 YLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AO62 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 YLV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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