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CP62 DGE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,393 mi
Last recorded126,393 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 DGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 126,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad wear light on dashboard

Fail 13 Aug 2024 126,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad wear light on dashboard

Fail 5 Aug 2024 126,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pad wear sensor light on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,068 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 119,068 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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 113,884 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly wearing

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,506 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 109,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,187 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,907 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,488 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre out of shape.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 80,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre out of shape.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,297 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm in central tread, 0mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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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CP62 DGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CP62 DGE, 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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CP62 DGE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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