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AV62 VCT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,504 mi
Last recorded180,504 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 180,504 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 180,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 170,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 160,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 149,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 141,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,997 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,744 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 121,374 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 121,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,674 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV62 VCT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV62 VCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV62 VCT registered?

AV62 VCT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AV62 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 VCT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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