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AY62 ZVP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,450 mi
Last recorded144,450 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 139,940 miles

under tray limiotations

Fail 28 Nov 2020 139,940 miles

under tray limiotations

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 122,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 111,376 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,965 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 96,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,732 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 ZVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY62 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

AY62 ZVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AY62 ZVP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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