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AP62 DKP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,494 mi
Last recorded48,494 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 DKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 48,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 46,113 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 43,490 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 38,279 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 35,403 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,834 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,959 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and tread is lifting

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,833 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 16,520 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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AP62 DKP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP62 DKP, 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 AP62 DKP registered?

AP62 DKP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is AP62 DKP safe to buy?

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