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AY62 ZTR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,476 mi
Last recorded194,476 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 ZTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 194,476 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 191,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes corroded at rear wheel arch n/side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Noisy operation

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 188,287 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 180,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 176,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 171,937 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 166,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 162,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 150,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,213 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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AY62 ZTR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AY62 ZTR, 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 AY62 ZTR registered?

AY62 ZTR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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