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CV62 YVO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,108 mi
Last recorded212,108 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 YVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 212,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 205,205 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 205,205 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 198,027 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 190,790 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 190,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 186,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 169,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

front screen[mini chips]

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 169,878 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

front screen[mini chips]

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,011 miles

Central exhaust minor leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,195 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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CV62 YVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

CV62 YVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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