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CK62 VLP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,073 mi
Last recorded104,073 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 VLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,073 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 104,073 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front brake hose holder bracket have been cable tied to shock absorber.

Pass 22 Feb 2025 101,855 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bad damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged bad damage to the outer sidewall and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake hose holder brackets have been cable tied to shock absorbers

both rear seat belts unable to be tested as rear seats full

Fail 21 Feb 2025 101,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bad damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged bad damage to the outer sidewall and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake hose holder brackets have been cable tied to shock absorbers

both rear seat belts unable to be tested as rear seats full

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,672 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 96,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp between rear and center exhaust box broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges will be showing cords soon advise change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,985 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear high level brake light not working

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 17 Nov 2020 66,983 miles

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear high level brake light not working

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,774 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,301 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged. not down to cords at time of test

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged. not down to cords at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 25,616 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 25,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CK62 VLP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CK62 VLP, 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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CK62 VLP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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