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CX62 UMU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,784 mi
Last recorded86,784 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 UMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 79,801 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle and subframe mounting bushes starting to perish all

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar link arm gaiter starting to perish

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 27 Sep 2023 75,018 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar link arm gaiter starting to perish

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,957 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear bracket bent rubber not supporting silencer

Rear heat shield loose above rear silencer

Rear shockabsorber bodys corroded

underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,586 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

under body trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,531 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,034 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,285 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,059 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 UMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

CX62 UMU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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