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AX62 TKC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,648 mi
Last recorded107,648 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX62 TKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 101,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,009 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,417 miles

covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,417 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,277 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 77,256 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 76,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 62,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,811 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,679 miles

play in nsf/osf wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,968 miles

nsr tyre tread low

osr tyre tread low

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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AX62 TKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX62 TKC, 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 AX62 TKC registered?

AX62 TKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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The MOT history for AX62 TKC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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