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AO62 ZGA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,374 mi
Last recorded139,374 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 139,374 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 131,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 127,287 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 127,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 120,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 120,859 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,959 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 101,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL DAMAGED (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,145 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 74,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT/ CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,904 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 ZGA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

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

Is AO62 ZGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ZGA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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