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CA62 APU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 APU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 93,324 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,193 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 73,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 56,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,379 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 49,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,579 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear brake assembly noisy when wheels are rotated

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2018 36,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear brake assembly noisy when wheels are rotated

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,273 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 19,083 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,244 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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CA62 APU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA62 APU, 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 CA62 APU registered?

CA62 APU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is CA62 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 APU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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