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CX62 JYG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,646 mi
Last recorded197,646 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 JYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 197,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, o/s more so (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 172,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 172,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 170,916 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 162,994 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 146,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 130,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays and engine covers are fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,905 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers are fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,171 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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CX62 JYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX62 JYG, 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 CX62 JYG registered?

CX62 JYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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