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CV62 VMZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,443 mi
Last recorded126,443 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 VMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 126,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2022 120,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S&O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining clip slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Sep 2021 116,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested nearside and offside (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt does not retract as intended[drivers seat belt] (7.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining clip slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 112,598 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,544 miles

Damage to both nearside tyres

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 102,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured cracked on inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Damage to both nearside tyres

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 988,101 miles

Nearside Rear cut in side wall

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on locking (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,795 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted .

nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls have minor curb damage .

Fail 1 Aug 2016 82,795 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted .

nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls have minor curb damage .

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,382 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CV62 VMZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV62 VMZ, 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 CV62 VMZ registered?

CV62 VMZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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