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CX62 ZDL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,271 mi
Last recorded148,271 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 ZDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 148,271 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 141,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 141,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2024 130,392 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 130,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 120,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 28 Feb 2023 120,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 15 Feb 2022 94,427 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 94,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissions to clean to register

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,038 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit dead on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZDL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX62 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

CX62 ZDL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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